# by the end of sth

idiom · CEFR A2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/by-the-end-of-sth
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

This phrase marks the latest time something will happen or be finished. It means before or at the very end of a period like a day, week, or year.

## Examples

- I will finish my homework by the end of the day.
- The manager expects the entire team to complete the project by the end of the week.
- By the end of the year, the organization hopes to have raised enough money to build the new community center.

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