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be-all and end-all

/ˈbiːˌɔːl ənd ˈendˌɔːl/

Traduction: Locution désignant ce qui est considéré comme l'aspect le plus important ou ultime d'une situation ; l'élément ou le but unique et suprême.

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/ˈbiːˌɔːl ənd ˈendˌɔːl/C1informal
  • frLocution désignant ce qui est considéré comme l'aspect le plus important ou ultime d'une situation ; l'élément ou le but unique et suprême.

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.

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    • 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.