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

This uprising of students at the Athens Polytechnic University and their famous pirate-radio broadcasts are commonly understood to be the beginning of the end of the junta. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

The resumption of the season also spells the beginning of the end for three of the worst umpires in the league. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

Ferguson’s retirement after the 2012-13 season sparked the beginning of the end, and Anderson departed in summer 2015. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 16 July 2026

The Angels third baseman drew a walk, marking the beginning of the end for Sheehan, who already allowed a single. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026

Rhymes for the beginning of the end

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