End Idioms
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Meaning: A good final result makes the earlier problems unimportant.
Example: After days of stressful revisions, the book launch was a success—all's well that ends well. Read more ➺
Meaning: Completely confused, puzzled or out of ideas about what to do next.
Example: After trying every possible way to fix the computer, he was at one's wits' end. Read more ➺
Meaning: Something that is unfinished, unresolved, or still needs attention.
Example: The project isn't ready yet — there's still one loose end to tie up before launch. Read more ➺
Meaning: Extremely weak, tired, or about to collapse.
Example: After hiking all day in the heat, Sarah was on her last legs and could barely keep moving. Read more ➺
Meaning: It means to fail completely after showing initial promise.
Example: The company's big expansion plan to end in smoke when funding fell through. Read more ➺
Meaning: Representing the most expensive, luxurious, or superior quality goods, services, or market segments.
Example: The latest iPhone is considered a high-end mobile device for its unbeatable camera, exceptional performance, and luxurious design. Read more ➺
Meaning: Avoid cutting off every possible way of returning to a situation, leaving no chance to go back.
Example: When leaving your job, don’t burn your bridges; you may want to work there again someday. Read more ➺
Meaning: a position or job with no hope of progress; a blind alley.
Example: The interlocutors have reached a dead end in their efforts to discover a peaceful solution to the imbroglio. Read more ➺
Meaning: cause a system, organization, or activity to fail or come to an end.
Example: The shutdown of the local iron industry tolled the death knell for the village. Read more ➺
Meaning: for a very long time.
Example: You can wait from now till doomsday for customer service. Read more ➺
