be all and end all

Noun

Meaning

the essential factor; the all-important element; the supreme aim

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

be-all and end-all

Synonyms

be all and end all alpha and omega assembly all lot bulk essence aggregate aggregation assemblage crux essentiality works virtuality Central Point
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Antonyms

bagatelle development level degree condition episode
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Hypernyms

element factor component constituent ingredient

Related terms

end in itself

Examples

profit is the be-all and end-all of business Source: Internet

Protein isn’t the be-all and end-all of good nutrition. Source: Internet

Similarly, the manufacturers seem to focus on Flash as being the be-all and end-all. Source: Internet

While the Big Smoke may feel like the be-all and end-all of humanity, it’s important to sometimes escape the concrete jungle and immerse yourself in green. Source: Internet

Marx is not the be-all and end-all of everything. Source: Internet

We are now living in a culture that projects love that is romantic the be-all and end-all on television, films, popular publications and novels. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

be alive and well be all about be all and end be all ears for be all eyes be all for