tag end

• A última parte ou o fim extremo de algo, muitas vezes a ponta ou o pedaço que sobra de um objeto, ou a parte final de um evento ou período.

The last part or very end of something, often referring to a remaining piece or the final portion of an event, object, or period of time.

1. B2informal

   The last or remaining part of something, often small or insignificant.

   Resto

   • We only caught the tag end of the conversation.
   • He ate the tag end of the loaf of bread.
   • She only remembered the tag end of the story.

2. Loose end of a rope or stringB2informal

   The frayed or loose end of a piece of rope, string, or fabric.

   Ponta solta da corda

   • He tied the tag end of the rope to the post.
   • The tag end of the thread was sticking out.
   • She cut off the tag end of the ribbon.