end of the line
The final cessation or discontinuance of a process, institution, lineage, or person, especially one which has existed for a considerable period of time; death.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“This old car is at the end of the line.”
“After twenty years of declining sales, the company finally reached the end of the line and closed its doors.”
“The aging monarch realized he had reached the end of the line, leaving his kingdom to face an uncertain future without his guidance.”
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all ends up
Completely; totally.
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arse end of nowhere
A very remote place.
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big end of town
The top end of town.
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bitter end
The end of a long and difficult process.
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blur the line
To minimize or erode the distinction between two things.
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bottom line
The summary or result; the most important information.
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bottom of the line
The worst or lowest quality on the market, especially among a range of products.
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bright line
A clear distinction in the context of a legal, moral, ethical, or analytical judgment.
Last updated August 10, 2026