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most an end

idiom
Meaning

generally; most often

Origin

disputed origin

See anend.

Examples
SIMPLE

He stays home most an end on weekends.

CONTEXTUAL

She is quiet and keeps to herself most an end, so we rarely hear her speak.

COMPLEX

Although the weather in this region is unpredictable, the skies remain clear most an end throughout the summer months.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all ends up

    Completely; totally.

  2. 02

    arse end of nowhere

    A very remote place.

  3. 03

    big end of town

    The top end of town.

  4. 04

    bitter end

    The end of a long and difficult process.

  5. 05

    burn the candle at both ends

    To work hard night and day; to sleep late and wake up early; to overwork or overexert oneself.

  6. 06

    business end

    The part of an object (chiefly a tool or weapon) that is physically used for its operation, rather than some other part such as the part by which it is held.

  7. 07

    come to a sticky end

    To die unpleasantly due to one's actions.

  8. 08

    come to an end

    To stop; to cease; to no longer continue.

Last updated April 17, 2026