Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing end, including its inflections. Clear word filter
at the end of the day
CEFR B1ultimately; when everything is considered
end of story
CEFR B1used to say that there is nothing more to add or discuss
make ends meet
CEFR B1To earn just enough money to cover your basic expenses.
burn the candle at both ends
CEFR B2to work so hard and long that you exhaust yourself
light at the end of the tunnel
CEFR B2A sign that a difficult period may soon improve or end.
odds and ends
CEFR B2a collection of small, miscellaneous items, especially things left over
throw somebody in at the deep end
CEFR B2to make someone start a difficult task with little preparation or help
it will all come out in the wash
CEFR C1the problems or confusion will eventually be resolved
Matching variant: It will all come out in the end
tail end Charlie
CEFR C1the last person or thing in a group or sequence (British, informal)