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end-all

[ end-awl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the ultimate purpose, object, or conclusion:
Money is the be-all and end-all of his existence.
something that brings things to such an end or conclusion.

end-all

noun

short for be-all and end-all

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Word History and Origins

Origin of end-all¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

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Promotion is the be-all and end-all here, failure to achieve that will mean enduring those dreary 0-0s will have been for nothing.

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He told Laverne that while he still works "very, very hard" it is no longer the "be-all and end-all of everything".

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"That will be the be-all and end-all. He'll be judged on winning tournaments. If he doesn't he'll be deemed a failure. That's just the height of expectation of being an England manager."

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“Ultimately,” she said, “I am an optimist. I believe there are many solutions. Streaming is not the end-all, be-all.”

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Drought Monitor shouldn’t be the be-all and end-all for decision-making, and should continue be paired with reservoir observations, snow surveys and other measurements to form a complete picture.

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