to/until the bitter end

phrase

: until the end of something that may be very bad, unpleasant, etc.

I knew she would stand by me to the bitter end.

He vowed that he would keep fighting until the bitter end.

Examples of to/until the bitter end in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hellebuyck stuck around to the bitter end for his Presidential Medal of Freedom announcement, which was more than understandable. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Feb. 2026

In a dramatic Season 4 finale, Stephen and Rachel became the first traitors to remain faithful to one another until the bitter end. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2026

The Boxers were able to trim the deficit, and fought until the bitter end with Nysion Miranda making the final five points of the game for the Boxers, including a layup at the buzzer. — Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026

Bobby played until the bitter end, his final show being the Grateful Dead’s 60th Anniversary celebration in San Francisco this past August. — Alex Bailey, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026