Meaning of 'The be all and end all'
What does the saying 'The be all and end all' mean?
Idiom: The be all and end all
Meaning:
The phrase 'The be all and end all' means that a something is the final, or ultimate outcome or result of a situation or event.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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