This is lesson 5 from Idiom Part 4. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
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English Idiom Part 4- Lesson 5- Idioms Using “End”
1. Not the end of the world = It’s not as bad as it seems.
Failing one test is not the end of the world.
2. Make ends meet = To manage financially.
After losing his job, he struggled to make ends meet.
3. At the end of the day = Ultimately or in conclusion.
At the end of the day, it’s your decision.
4. Light at the end of the tunnel = A sign that a difficult situation is nearing an end.
After months of hard work, we finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel.
5. No end of trouble = A lot of problems or difficulties.
That old car has caused me no end of trouble.
6. For hours (days, months) on end = For a very long period of time without stopping.
She studied for hours on end before the exam.
7. End of story = Said to emphasize that something is final and not open for discussion.
I’m not going to the party, end of story!
8. The end of the road = A point where you can no longer continue with something.
After several failed attempts, we knew we’d reached the end of the road.
9. To the bitter end = Until something is completely finished, even if it’s unpleasant.
The soldiers fought to the bitter end.
10. A dead-end job = A job with no prospects for advancement.
He quit his dead-end job to start his own business.
11. Ended up with egg on our face = Being embarrassed by a mistake or failure.
We over-promised and under-delivered, we really ended up with egg on our face.
12. Thrown in at the deep end = Make someone do something difficult without preparation.
On her first day, she was thrown in at the deep end with a big presentation.
13. Reached the end of the line = No further progress is possible.
With no funding left, the project had reached the end of the line.
14. Got the wrong end of the stick = Misunderstood something.
I think you’ve got the wrong end of the stick about my intentions.
15. Make ends meet = To cover basic expenses.
With rising prices, many families can’t make ends meet anymore.
16. Twist at the end = An unexpected change in the outcome.
The movie had a nice twist at the end that surprised everyone.
17.At loose ends = Have nothing to do or no clear purpose.
After finishing her degree, she was at loose ends for a few months.
18. Burn the candle at both ends = To overwork or exhaust oneself.
Working two jobs, he’s been burning the candle at both ends.
19. To tie up loose ends = To finish small remaining tasks.
I just need to tie up a few loose ends before submitting the report.
20. (How are things) at your end? = (Asking about the situation) where someone else is.
I’ve finished my tasks. How are things at your end?
21. On the receiving end = Being the target of something, often unpleasant.
She was on the receiving end of a lot of criticism.
22. The end is in sight = The conclusion is near.
We’ve been climbing for hours, but finally the end is in sight.
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