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 juror was asked to stay at the end of the day following trial testimony for further questioning.
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Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
That's been my center at the end of the day, that's what is most important to me.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 13 June 2025
And the director has no control over that at the end of the day?
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 12 June 2025
But at the end of the day, this is still going to be about their relationship, supporting each other and encouraging each other.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 31 May 2025
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Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
That's been my center at the end of the day, that's what is most important to me.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 13 June 2025
And the director has no control over that at the end of the day?
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 12 June 2025
But at the end of the day, this is still going to be about their relationship, supporting each other and encouraging each other.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 31 May 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 20 Jun. 2025.
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