the beginning of the end

noun phrase

: the start of a series of events that leads to the end

The argument marked the beginning of the end of their marriage.

Examples of the beginning of the end in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While some observers previously suggested that Rodrigo’s arrest could mark the beginning of the end for the dynasty, the midterm election results appear to show otherwise. —Chad De Guzman, Time, 13 May 2025

But Lillard's injury is likely the beginning of the end for Antetokounmpo's tenure in Milwaukee. —Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025

That would be the beginning of the end for the core of the ’21 playoff team. —Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025

Malik’s departure ahead of the band’s fifth and final album was the beginning of the end for the boy band, whose remaining members, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson, released Made in the A.M. and then went on indefinite hiatus. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for the beginning of the end

• amend
• append
• ascend
• attend
• backend
• befriend
• boyfriend
• commend
• compend
• contend
• defend
• depend