English Explanatory Dictionary

be-all and end-all

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something considered to be of the utmost importance; something essential or ultimate.

Pronunciation

en-au-be-all and end-all.ogg

Word forms

be-all and end-all be-alls and end-alls be-all end-all end-all be-all end-all and be-all

Related words

end in itself raison d'être
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