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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The districts said security walks were completed at the campuses at the end of the day Wednesday and additional security was posted overnight. Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Lavender, echinacea and chamomile are also commonly used to reduce stress and promote quality sleep at the end of the day. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 The Barnes & Noble on Cobb Parkway is shutting its doors for good at the end of the day. Nakell Williams, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Yet, at the end of the day, business decisions are still human decisions. Taylor Cheek-Mundy, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 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 24 Aug. 2026.

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