At the end of the day
Example: At the end of the day, we all want to be happy.
Definition
"At the end of the day" is an expression used to indicate the final outcome or the most important point after considering all the facts or arguments. It often summarizes a conclusion or the ultimate truth in a situation, as in 'At the end of the day, we all want to be happy.'
Etymology
The phrase "at the end of the day" originates from the literal meaning of the end of a day, when activities conclude. Over time, it evolved into an idiomatic expression in English to emphasize the final consideration or conclusion in discussions. Did you know? This phrase is commonly used in business and everyday conversations to signal a summary or final thought.
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"At the end of the day" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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