English Reference
Idiom idiom

for the rest of sth


This means for the remaining part of a time period or an event. You use it to talk about the time that is left.


SIMPLE

“I will be busy for the rest of the day.”

CONTEXTUAL

“The rain ruined our picnic, so we stayed inside for the rest of the afternoon.”

COMPLEX

“After the sudden loss of their leader, the team struggled to maintain their focus and motivation for the rest of the season.”

Last updated April 22, 2026