be all and end all meaning

UK /bɪ ɔːl ənd ɛnd ɔːl/ US /bi ɔl ənd ɛnd ɔl/ 5 syllables

be all and end all (noun): the essential factor; the all-important element; the supreme aim.

Definition of be all and end all

  1. the essential factor; the all-important element; the supreme aim
    • profit is the be-all and end-all of business

    Synonyms: be-all and end-all

    Type of: component

How to pronounce be all and end all

be all and end all is pronounced /bɪ ɔːl ənd ɛnd ɔːl/ in British English and /bi ɔl ənd ɛnd ɔl/ in American English. It has 5 syllables.

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