endnoun
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Idioms
at the end of the day(informal)used to introduce the most important fact after everything has been considered
At the end of the day, he'll still have to make his own decision. at a loose end(informal)having nothing to do and not knowing what you want to do
Come and see us, if you're at a loose end. a bad/sticky end(British English, informal)something unpleasant that happens to somebody, for example punishment or a violent death, usually because of their own actions
He'll come to a sticky end one of these days if he carries on like that. be at the end of somethingto have almost nothing left of something
I'm at the end of my patience.They are at the end of their food supply. be at the end of your tether(informal)to feel that you cannot deal with a difficult situation any more because you are too tired, worried, etc.
You’d better let her know you’re safe. She’s at the end of her tether. be at/on the receiving end (of something)(informal)to be the person that an action, etc. is directed at, especially an unpleasant one
She found herself on the receiving end of a great deal of criticism. be at your wits’ end(informal)to be so worried by a problem that you do not know what to do next
She was at her wits’ end wondering how she’d manage it all in the time.I'm at my wits' end trying to cope with his moods. be the end(British English, informal)when you say that people or situations are the end, you mean that you are annoyed with them
the beginning of the endthe first sign of something ending
The scandal was the beginning of the end of his career as a politician. burn the candle at both endsto become very tired by trying to do too many things and going to bed late and getting up early
an end in itselfa thing that is itself important and not just a part of something more important
For her, shopping had become an end in itself.For her, travelling had become an end in itself rather than a means of seeing new places. the end justifies the means(saying)bad or unfair methods of doing something are acceptable if the result of that action is good or positive
He defended a morality in which the end justifies the means.That's only OK if you believe that the end justifies the means. (reach) the end of the line/road(to reach) the point at which something can no longer continue in the same way
A defeat in the second round marked the end of the line for last year's champion.The loss of this contract could signal the end of the line for the shipyard.This latest disagreement could mean the end of the road for the band. end of storyused when you are stating that there is nothing more that can be said or done about something
If she doesn’t agree, I won’t go ahead. End of story. end to endin a line, with the ends touching
They arranged the tables end to end. get/have your end away(British English, slang)to have sex
get the short end of the stickto be the person in a group who is chosen or forced to perform an unpleasant duty or task
get (hold of) the wrong end of the stick(British English, informal)to understand something in the wrong way
go off the deep end(informal)to suddenly become very angry or emotional
go to the ends of the earthto do everything possible, even if it is difficult, in order to get or achieve something
I'd go to the ends of the earth to see her again. in the endafter a long period of time or series of events
He tried various jobs and in the end became an accountant.In the end, they decided to spend Christmas at home.after everything has been considered
You can try your best to impress the interviewers but in the end it's often just a question of luck. jump/be thrown in at the deep end(informal)to start or be made to start a new and difficult activity that you are not prepared for
Junior hospital doctors are thrown in at the deep end in their first jobs.The company believes in throwing new employees in at the deep end with no training. keep your end up(British English, informal)to continue to be cheerful in a difficult situation
light at the end of the tunnelsomething that shows you are nearly at the end of a long and difficult time or situation
For the first time since the start of his treatment, we can now see light at the end of the tunnel. make (both) ends meetto earn just enough money to be able to buy the things you need
Many families struggle to make ends meet. make somebody’s hair stand on end(informal)to shock or frighten somebody
a chilling tale that will make your hair stand on end a means to an enda thing or an action that is not interesting or important in itself but is a way of achieving something else
He doesn't particularly like the work but he sees it as a means to an end.I don't enjoy studying computing—it's just a means to an end. no end(informal)very much
It upset me no end to hear they'd split up. no end of something(informal)a lot of something
We had no end of trouble getting them to agree. not the end of the world(informal)not the worst thing that could happen to somebody
Failing one exam is not the end of the world.It won't be the end of the world if you don't get the job. not/never hear the end of itto keep being reminded of something because somebody is always talking to you about it
If we don't get her a dog we'll never hear the end of it. on endin a position standing upright rather than lying flat
It'll fit if you stand it on end.Stand the box on end.Stand it on end.for the stated length of time, without stopping
He would disappear for weeks on end. put an end to yourself | put an end to it all the rough end of the pineapple(Australian English, informal)a situation in which somebody is treated badly or unfairly
the sharp end (of something)(British English, informal)the place or position of greatest difficulty or responsibility
He started work at the sharp end of the business, as a salesman. the thin end of the wedge(especially British English)an event or action that is the beginning of something more serious and/or unpleasant
The introduction of a tax on workplace parking is seen by many as the thin end of the wedge. to/until the bitter endcontinuing until you have done everything you can, or until something is completely finished, despite difficulties and problems
They were prepared to fight to the bitter end for their rights.We will fight this case to the bitter end.