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the end of the world
01
(New Testament) day at the end of time following Armageddon when God will decree the fates of all individual humans according to the good and evil of their earthly lives
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a situation that is an absolute disaster or is the worst thing that could possibly happen
What is the origin of the idiom "the end of the world" and when to use it?
The idiom "the end of the world" originates from the idea of a catastrophic event or apocalypse that marks the total destruction of the Earth. It is used to signify a situation that is perceived as an absolute disaster or the worst possible outcome.
Example
When her phone fell into the water, she acted like it was the end of the world, even though it could be fixed.
Failing one exam is not the end of the world.
Failing the first exam in a course may seem like the end of the world, but there are opportunities to improve.
Losing his job felt like the end of the world to him, as he had no savings and bills piling up.
Some people treat minor inconveniences as if they were the end of the world, causing unnecessary stress.
