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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But at the end of the day, the core of this story are these characters.
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Working for an employer as a creative, whether in publishing, graphic design, media, content development, or other role, may be a thrilling experience but still, your wings are clipped because at the end of the day there's a pay cap.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
But at the end of the day, the state and local officials are in the lead and should have clear operational plans for a range of scenarios that may arise, in particular large scale security incidents that may arise with little or no warning.
—CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
This condition causes lower leg pain that typically occurs while walking or at the end of the day and improves with rest.
—Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Working for an employer as a creative, whether in publishing, graphic design, media, content development, or other role, may be a thrilling experience but still, your wings are clipped because at the end of the day there's a pay cap.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
But at the end of the day, the state and local officials are in the lead and should have clear operational plans for a range of scenarios that may arise, in particular large scale security incidents that may arise with little or no warning.
—CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
This condition causes lower leg pain that typically occurs while walking or at the end of the day and improves with rest.
—Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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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 Nov. 2024.
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