IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishat the end of the day
Meaning: When everything is taken into account; in the end.
Example: “At the end of the day, it's your decision.”
Origin: The day's end as the moment for summing up. The phrase became very common in British speech from the late 20th century and is often listed as a cliché.
Equivalents in other languages
Portuguese: ao fim e ao cabo Literally: At the end and at the tip
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