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at the end of the day
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used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "at the end of the day" and when to use it?
The idiom "at the end of the day" is thought to have originated in the 17th century as a way to refer to the end of a workman's day. It was later adopted into figurative use to emphasize what is ultimately important or what matters most. It is often used to contrast the immediate or short-term with the long-term or ultimate consequences of something.
Exemplu
At the end of the day, all that matters is that you're happy.
The store manager balanced the register at the end of the day to ensure all transactions were accounted for.
She is currently batching invoices for processing at the end of the day.
I know it's a lot of work, but at the end of the day, it'll be worth it.
They cleaned out ash from the firebox at the end of the day.
