end to end

end to end

1. Placed in a row, such that the ends of each item are touching. If you laid out all her books end to end, I bet you they would stretch all the way down the street!
2. From the very beginning to the very end of something. The skilled player ran the ball end to end down the field. That film was excellent end to end!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

end to end

1. In a row with the ends touching. For example, The logs were laid end to end. [Mid-1800s]
2. from end to end. Throughout the length of something, as in We hiked the Appalachian Trail from end to end. [First half of 1600s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

end to end

COMMON If things are end to end, they are in a row with their ends touching each other. The ship's deck was large enough to fit three football fields end to end. Placed end to end this is enough cans to go round the world more than 6 times.
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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

ˌend to ˈend

in a line, with the ends touching: They arranged the tables end to end.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • sign off
  • light at the end of the tunnel
  • Who's calling?
  • anticipointment
  • get the short end
  • stick it out
  • make an end of (something)
  • cash up
  • draw to a close
  • stick it to the end
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