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at the end of the day

American  
[at thee end uhv thuh dey] / ˌæt ði ˈɛnd əv ðə ˈdeɪ /

idiom

  1. after everything is considered or accounted for; ultimately.

    At the end of the day, we went for simpler printers that just do their job as soon as you click “print” on your device.

    “Yes, cost and convenience matter, but at the end of the day, it’s about the welfare of our children,” she said.

Etymology

Origin of at the end of the day

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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But at the end of the day, he’s got to be healthy and we’re going to do whatever we can to make that happen.”

From Los Angeles Times

And at the end of the day, solid results have supported much of the rally.

From Barron's

And at the end of the day, solid results have supported much of the rally.

From Barron's

"I think the integrity of Made in Italy is incredibly important and I think that at the end of the day, to the customer, it's product first, right?" she told AFP.

From Barron's

"All options for us are on the table, because at the end of the day, Canadians want to feel safe," Solomon after Tuesday's meeting.

From BBC

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