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the rest is history

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

One does not need to continue narrating a story as the subsequent events are assumed to be well-known.

idiomatic, informal

Equivalents

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Examples

“Sarah and I got married back in 1956 and the rest⟳ is history.”
“And we said, “We're all going to agree⟳ on one name⟳, and we're all going to start⟳ using it.” We voted on “sourceware” versus “open⟳ source,” and “open⟳ source” won. We had the press⟳ conference at five, and the rest⟳ is history.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

the revolution will not be televised the rich get richer the road to hell is paved with good intentions the rubber hits the road the rubber meets the road the schoolmaster is abroad

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