Be the end

phrase

To be the final outcome or result of a process, situation or series of events.

The failure of our project was the end of our collaboration.
Visual representation of "be the end" - To be the final outcome or result of a process, situation or series of events.

Often appears as...

  • be the end of
  • be the end to
phrase

To refer to something or someone very irritating or infuriating.

You're the end, you know that?
Visual representation of "be the end" - To refer to something or someone very irritating or infuriating.

Often appears as...

  • be the absolute end
  • you're the end

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

phrase

To indicate the utmost degree of something, usually unfavorable.

This really is the end! How could you betray me like this?
Visual representation of "be the end" - To indicate the utmost degree of something, usually unfavorable.

Often appears as...

  • be the end of everything
  • be the bitter end
phrase

To be the final outcome or result of a process, situation or series of events.

The failure of our project was the end of our collaboration.
Visual representation of "be the end" - To be the final outcome or result of a process, situation or series of events.

Often appears as...

  • be the end of
  • be the end to
phrase

To refer to something or someone very irritating or infuriating.

You're the end, you know that?
Visual representation of "be the end" - To refer to something or someone very irritating or infuriating.

Often appears as...

  • be the absolute end
  • you're the end

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

phrase

To indicate the utmost degree of something, usually unfavorable.

This really is the end! How could you betray me like this?
Visual representation of "be the end" - To indicate the utmost degree of something, usually unfavorable.

Often appears as...

  • be the end of everything
  • be the bitter end
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "be the end"
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Outcome Emphasis

Used when emphasizing the final result of actions or events, often after a long process.

Illustration for Outcome Emphasis
Years of struggle were the end of her patience.
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Negative Result

Typically used to highlight a negative result or failure.

Illustration for Negative Result
Poor planning was the end of our fundraising event.
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Concluding Events

Marks the close or conclusion of a series of events.

Illustration for Concluding Events
The court's decision was the end of the legal battle.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Outcome Emphasis

Used when emphasizing the final result of actions or events, often after a long process.

Illustration for Outcome Emphasis
Years of struggle were the end of her patience.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Result

Typically used to highlight a negative result or failure.

Illustration for Negative Result
Poor planning was the end of our fundraising event.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Concluding Events

Marks the close or conclusion of a series of events.

Illustration for Concluding Events
The court's decision was the end of the legal battle.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Outcome Emphasis

Used when emphasizing the final result of actions or events, often after a long process.

Illustration for Outcome Emphasis
Years of struggle were the end of her patience.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Result

Typically used to highlight a negative result or failure.

Illustration for Negative Result
Poor planning was the end of our fundraising event.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Concluding Events

Marks the close or conclusion of a series of events.

Illustration for Concluding Events
The court's decision was the end of the legal battle.
Visual representation of the word "Be the end"

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