to/until the bitter end
idiom
: until the end of something that may be very bad, unpleasant, etc.
I knew she would stand by me to the bitter end.
He vowed that he would keep fighting until the bitter end.
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In general, the poem makes a point to emphasize resilience in the face of adversity, which proves that McVeigh considered his cause right until the bitter end and saw himself as a martyr.
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 18 Apr. 2025
More memories ▪ Many German prisoners remained believers in Adolf Hitler and the Nazi cause to the bitter end.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
In a race heavily impacted by safety cars and – in the latter stages – rain, Verstappen never allowed Norris the comfort of a big lead and chased him down to the bitter end.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
Smith’s team were competitive until the bitter end with Ellis a standout.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 18 Apr. 2025
More memories ▪ Many German prisoners remained believers in Adolf Hitler and the Nazi cause to the bitter end.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
In a race heavily impacted by safety cars and – in the latter stages – rain, Verstappen never allowed Norris the comfort of a big lead and chased him down to the bitter end.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
Smith’s team were competitive until the bitter end with Ellis a standout.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for to/until the bitter end
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“To/until the bitter end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%2Funtil%20the%20bitter%20end. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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