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
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National Beer Day marks the beginning of the end of Prohibition in 1933.
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Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
The tragedy marked the beginning of the end of the shuttle program.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
This prompted several men's fashion watchers on the internet to declare the death (or at least the beginning of the end) of the tie.
—Brianna Scott, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
Cupholder For many car enthusiasts, the cupholder represents the beginning of the end.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
The event, recorded in all four Gospels — Matthew, Mark, Luke and John — marked the beginning of the end of Jesus' time on Earth.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Mar. 2024
Oddly enough, the introduction of McGregor’s unstoppable terminator and genuine agent of chaos — who gets both a first-rate introduction scene and the film’s requisite naked-ass shot — gives this remake its giddy high point and signals the beginning of the end.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2024
Because so much listening happens in the car, the Ford news seemed like the beginning of the end for the whole medium.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2024
When Summer House season 8 kicks off on Thursday night, viewers will see the beginning of the end for Carl Radke and Lindsay Hubbard's relationship.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
The tragedy marked the beginning of the end of the shuttle program.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
This prompted several men's fashion watchers on the internet to declare the death (or at least the beginning of the end) of the tie.
—Brianna Scott, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
Cupholder For many car enthusiasts, the cupholder represents the beginning of the end.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
The event, recorded in all four Gospels — Matthew, Mark, Luke and John — marked the beginning of the end of Jesus' time on Earth.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Mar. 2024
Oddly enough, the introduction of McGregor’s unstoppable terminator and genuine agent of chaos — who gets both a first-rate introduction scene and the film’s requisite naked-ass shot — gives this remake its giddy high point and signals the beginning of the end.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2024
Because so much listening happens in the car, the Ford news seemed like the beginning of the end for the whole medium.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2024
When Summer House season 8 kicks off on Thursday night, viewers will see the beginning of the end for Carl Radke and Lindsay Hubbard's relationship.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
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