Zu dem Schluss kommen
Example: Nach langer Diskussion sind wir zu dem Schluss gekommen.
Definition
"Zu dem Schluss kommen" means to reach a conclusion or decision after considering information or discussing a matter thoroughly. It implies that after careful thought or deliberation, an individual or group has decided on a particular outcome or opinion.
Etymology
The phrase "zu dem Schluss kommen" originates from German, where 'Schluss' means 'conclusion' or 'end,' and 'kommen' means 'to come.' Together, it literally means 'to come to the conclusion.' This phrase captures the idea of arriving at a final point after a process, similar to how one 'comes to' a decision in English.
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