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be–all and end–all
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be–all and end–all
(noun)
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be–all and end–all
/
ˈ
biːˌɑːlənd
ˈ
ɛndˌɑːl/
noun
be–all and end–all
/
ˈ
biːˌɑːlənd
ˈ
ɛndˌɑːl/
noun
Learner's definition of BE–ALL AND END–ALL
the be-all and end-all
:
the most important part of something or the reason for something
He acts as if making money is
the be-all and end-all
of human existence.
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