Idioms & Slang

At the end of the day

æt ði end əv ðə deɪ

idiom

What does At the end of the day mean?

Ultimately; when everything is considered.

Example sentence

"At the end of the day, family matters most."

American usage tip

Extremely common conclusion phrase.

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