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Elvis has left the building

Meaning: the show is ended and go home now

Example: I think we delayed coming - Elvis has left the building. Read more ➺


over and out

Meaning: said when someone is finished talking

Example: I have told you that you will not be going to the party. There will be no further discussion. Over and out. Read more ➺


wind up

Meaning: to be annoyed by someone

Example: My sister really knows how to wind me up. Read more ➺


end of the day

Meaning: to look at all the possibilities and then to make a final decision

Example: At the end of the day, I have decided that law school would be the best path for me. Read more ➺


run out

Meaning: to not have enough of something

Example: I cannot believe that we have run out of milk! Just when I wanted to make a cup of tea. Read more ➺


means to an end

Meaning: a necessary action carried out just to achieve a goal

Example: Her working as a public defender was not due to her passion for the job but solely as a means to an end. Read more ➺


end of story

Meaning: there is  nothing more to add to the matter under discussion

Example: I did not invite her because I did not want her to come to my party. End of story. Read more ➺


burn bridges

Meaning: remove someone's all options of retreat, act decisively

Example: She has already burned his bridges with his previous employer by publicly criticizing their marketing policy. Read more ➺


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