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be-all and end-all

/ˈbiːˌɔːl ənd ˈendˌɔːl/

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phrase

/ˈbiːˌɔːl ənd ˈendˌɔːl/C1informal
  • ruФраза, обозначающая что-то, считающееся самым важным или конечным аспектом ситуации; единственный самый важный элемент или цель.

A phrase referring to something considered the most important or ultimate aspect of a situation; the single most crucial element or goal.

  1. The ultimate or most important thingC1informal

    Something that is considered the most important or essential part of a situation; the sole goal or purpose.

    ruСамое главное

    • For him, winning the championship is the be-all and end-all of his career.
    • Money is not the be-all and end-all of happiness.
    • She treated her job as the be-all and end-all of her existence.