phrase General Slang

at the end of the day

at-thee-END-uv-thuh-DAY · phrase · informal

Ultimately; when all is considered.

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Definitions

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A filler phrase introducing the most important point after everything else.

“At the end of the day, customers just want it to work.”
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at the end of the day In A Sentence

At the end of the day, customers just want it to work.

Origin & Usage

Common British/American idiom, a classic meeting cliché.

People Also Ask

What does 'at the end of the day' mean?

It means 'ultimately' or 'when everything is considered', used to introduce the bottom-line point.

Why is 'at the end of the day' a cliché?

It's one of the most mocked meeting phrases, often used as filler before an obvious conclusion.

How is 'at the end of the day' used?

To sum up, e.g. 'at the end of the day, customers just want it to work'.

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