A/the something to end all sths

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phrase

Used to describe something which is extreme or beyond comparison in some way.

The concert was a disaster to end all disasters.
Visual representation of "a/the something to end all sths" - Used to describe something which is extreme or beyond comparison in some way

Often appears as...

  • a disaster to end all disasters
  • a party to end all parties

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Hyperbolic Nature

The phrase often exaggerates to emphasize how extreme something is.

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That was the meal to end all meals, I've never eaten so much!
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Context Importance

Best used among people familiar with the subject for greater impact.

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To the gamers, it was the championship to end all championships.
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Cultural Resonance

The phrase may reference historical events, like 'the war to end all wars' for World War I.

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They promoted the treaty as the deal to end all conflicts.
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