Idiom Topics
The Ubiquitous Essentials
10- On the other hand
- At the end of the day
- In the long run
- Bear in mind
- A piece of cake
- Keep an eye on
- Out of the blue
- Rule of thumb
- So far, so good
- Behind the scenes
Everyday Casual & Workplace
10- Under the weather
- Call it a day
- Up in the air
- Wrap your head around
- Break the ice
- Get out of hand
- Go the extra mile
- Touch base
- Hit the nail on the head
- Cut corners
Problem Solving & Interaction
10- See eye to eye
- Read between the lines
- Take it with a grain of salt
- Get the hang of it
- Give the benefit of the doubt
- The elephant in the room
- Hit the ground running
- Play it by ear
- Bite the bullet
- Sit on the fence
Decisions & Perspectives
9- Jump on the bandwagon
- Cross that bridge when we come to it
- The best of both worlds
- A blessing in disguise
- Once in a blue moon
- Pull someone's leg
- Miss the boat
- Better late than never
- Get your act together
Colorful & Traditional
10- Spill the beans
- Let the cat out of the bag
- Bite off more than you can chew
- Go back to the drawing board
- Barking up the wrong tree
- Actions speak louder than words
- A penny for your thoughts
- Break a leg
- Hit the sack
- Beat around the bush
Academic & Formal Discourse
10- Bear fruit
- Pave the way
- Shed light on
- Go hand in hand
- Tip the scales
- Fly in the face of
- Bring to the table
- Turn a blind eye
- Draw a blank
- State of the art
Emotions & Reactions
10- Over the moon
- Down in the dumps
- On edge
- Blow off steam
- Keep your cool
- Drive someone up the wall
- On cloud nine
- A weight off my shoulders
- At your wits' end
- Thrilled to bits
Effort, Success, & Failure
10- Start from scratch
- Pass with flying colors
- Fall flat
- Go down the drain
- Keep your head above water
- Pay off
- Throw in the towel
- Make headway
- Uphill battle
- Back to square one
Time, Speed, & Urgency
10- Beat the clock
- At the eleventh hour
- Around the clock
- In the nick of time
- Drag your feet
- Time flies
- Make up for lost time
- Call time on
- Ahead of the curve
- On the spur of the moment
Resources, Money, & Value
10- Make ends meet
- Foot the bill
- Break the bank
- Tighten your belt
- Bang for your buck
- A drop in the ocean
- Make a killing
- On a shoestring budget
- Worth your weight in gold
- Pay top dollar
At the end of the day
Learn the meaning, origin, and usage of the idiom "At the end of the day" with five example sentences across different contexts. This idiom is part of ourThe Ubiquitous Essentials collection for PTE and IELTS preparation.
At the end of the day
When everything has been considered; the most important fact or result of a situation.
History & Origin
While the literal phrase has existed for centuries, its idiomatic use as a synonym for 'ultimately' gained massive popularity in British political and sports commentary during the 1970s. It evokes the image of a ledger or account book being closed and summarized once the day's labor is finished.
Examples
We can discuss various marketing strategies, but at the end of the day, our main goal is to increase user retention.
You can worry about what they think of your outfit, but at the end of the day, you're the one who has to feel comfortable.
While the experimental data showed minor fluctuations, at the end of the day, the results consistently supported the initial hypothesis.
The politicians argued for hours over the new tax bill, but at the end of the day, it was the voters who decided the outcome.
There are many challenges facing our community, but at the end of the day, our strength lies in our unity.
Quiz
Which of the following sentences uses the idiom correctly?
A. I always make sure to brush my teeth at the end of the day before I go to sleep.
B. At the end of the day, the fundamental issue is whether the project is financially sustainable.
C. She was so tired that she fell at the end of the day into her bed and slept for ten hours.
D. At the end of the day is a long time to wait for a phone call from the technician.