at the end of the day
idiom
informal
: in the end
It was a difficult decision, but at the end of the day, we knew we made the right choice.
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That’s not just good for the intern, but also makes a world of a difference for talent acquisition budgets (because at the end of the day, what makes dollars, also makes sense!).
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 July 2025
But at the end of the day, the Nothing Phone 3 is not treading new ground.
—ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
The times when Hayes lists might be more acceptable to haggle include when buying in bulk, and also at the end of the day, when most sellers are looking to get rid of excess product.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
But at the end of the day, leaning into volatility is often a better strategy than panicking from it.
—Bret Kenwell, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 22 July 2025
But at the end of the day, the Nothing Phone 3 is not treading new ground.
—ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
The times when Hayes lists might be more acceptable to haggle include when buying in bulk, and also at the end of the day, when most sellers are looking to get rid of excess product.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
But at the end of the day, leaning into volatility is often a better strategy than panicking from it.
—Bret Kenwell, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for at the end of the day
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“At the end of the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20end%20of%20the%20day. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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