at the end of the day

phrase

informal
: in the end
It was a difficult decision, but at the end of the day, we knew we made the right choice.

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Bread is baked fresh on-site each morning by Berlin baker Tamar, and any unsold loaves are shared with staff at the end of the day. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 Know that the well-being of your child is all that matters at the end of the day. Sarah Scott, Parents, 21 July 2026 Another pro-daylight saving argument has been that crime rates drop with more light at the end of the day. Beth Ann Malow, The Conversation, 21 July 2026 The city's compact historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is perfect for a slow afternoon of exploration, and an ideal spot to pop into a cafe for a wine at the end of the day. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at the end of the day

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“At the end of the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20end%20of%20the%20day. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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