at the end of the day

phrase

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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And unlike brow gels that wash off at the end of the day, these formulas stain the hairs and, in some cases, the skin beneath them for results that can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 9 July 2026 Attacks like HalluSquatting provide a potent reminder that some of the efficiencies are exaggerated since, at the end of the day, users must double-check details such as the location for each resource incorporated into a project. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026 But, even with this major shortcoming, my home still felt much cleaner, smelled fresher, and honestly felt even a tad bit more peaceful at the end of the day. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2026 Mora said that, at the end of the day, some people even came to the orchard to pick up the fruit that had been tossed to the side. — Gary Kazanjian, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for at the end of the day

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