Meaning of be-all and end-all | Babel Free
Definitions
Something considered to be of the utmost importance; something essential or ultimate.
idiomatic
Equivalents
Español
lo más importante
Suomi
kaikki kaikessa
Français
raison d'être
Português
razão de ser
Svenska
a och o
Examples
“He thought that cars were the be-all and end-all of life.”
“Profit is the be-all and end-all of business.”
“That but this blow / Might be the be-all and the end-all!”
“The compulsory tests in reading, writing and maths at the end of years 2 and 6 are often mistakenly seen as the be-all and end-all of a child's chances in life, and the quality of their school.”
“Back in the day, pore strips were the be-all and end-all for removing blackheads and buildup around the nose. These days, there are gentler and more effective ways to unclog the pores around the nostrils, but some have found success with strips and experience no irritation. If you're looking to try some, consider these six Byrdie-approved pore strips.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.