at the end of the day

idiom

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 times when Hayes lists might be more acceptable to haggle include when buying in bulk, and also at the end of the day, when most sellers are looking to get rid of excess product. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025 But at the end of the day, leaning into volatility is often a better strategy than panicking from it. Bret Kenwell, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 But at the end of the day, in Naishuller’s cinematic reality, gun fights and explosions are mightier than the pen, and stunts supersede the screenplay. Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 27 June 2025 My spirit is always pretty buoyant, so at the end of the day, that's all that matters. Brianne Tracy, People.com, 25 June 2025 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 15 Jul. 2025.

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