the bitter end

1. The point of completion or conclusion, even though it may be difficult, unpleasant, or take a long time to reach. Possibly of nautical origin, referring to the "bitts" on a dock to which a ship's ropes are moored. I'm not really enjoying this book, but I always make a point of sticking with a novel till the bitter end.

2. The final or most critical extremity, such as death or total defeat. We might not have a chance of winning today, but we have to give it our all until the bitter end! My father stayed beside my dying mother's bed till the bitter end.

bitter end

The last extremity; also, death or ruin. For example, I'm supporting the union's demands to the bitter end, or Even though they fight a lot, I'm sure Mom and Dad will stay together to the bitter end . The source of this term may have been nautical, a bitter being a turn of a cable around posts, or bitts, on a ship's deck, and the bitter end meaning "the part of the cable that stays inboard." Thus, when a rope is paid out to the bitter end, no more remains. [Mid-1800s]

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释义	the bitter end the bitter end 1. The point of completion or conclusion, even though it may be difficult, unpleasant, or take a long time to reach. Possibly of nautical origin, referring to the "bitts" on a dock to which a ship's ropes are moored. I'm not really enjoying this book, but I always make a point of sticking with a novel till the bitter end. 2. The final or most critical extremity, such as death or total defeat. We might not have a chance of winning today, but we have to give it our all until the bitter end! My father stayed beside my dying mother's bed till the bitter end. See also: bitter, end Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. bitter end The last extremity; also, death or ruin. For example, I'm supporting the union's demands to the bitter end, or Even though they fight a lot, I'm sure Mom and Dad will stay together to the bitter end . The source of this term may have been nautical, a bitter being a turn of a cable around posts, or bitts, on a ship's deck, and the bitter end meaning "the part of the cable that stays inboard." Thus, when a rope is paid out to the bitter end, no more remains. [Mid-1800s] See also: bitter, end The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: bitter end till/until the bitter end to the bitter end bitter end, (fight) to the come to a bad end come to a bad/sticky end fore and aft aft (it's) time to push off both sheets in the wind References in classic literature His wife sat by the fire and wept, with her face in her hands; his eldest son was crouched upon the floor, running over a great mass of papers and now and again setting one alight and burning it to the bitter end; all the while a servant lass with a red face was rummaging about the room, in a blind hurry of fear, and whimpering as she went; and every now and again one of the men would thrust in his face from the yard, and cry for orders. Kidnapped "And now, honestly, I wished I had put a bullet through my head before joining in this murderous conspiracy; but retreat was impossible, even if I had been the man to draw back after going so far; and I had a still stronger reason for standing by the others to the bitter end. I could not leave our lady to these ruffians. Dead Men Tell No Tales On one point we were all agreed, and that was that, come what might, we would go through with this job to the bitter end. We had come out for a fortnight's enjoyment on the river, and a fortnight's enjoyment on the river we meant to have. Three Men In A Boat By noon the sea went very high indeed, and our ship rode forecastle in, shipped several seas, and we thought once or twice our anchor had come home; upon which our master ordered out the sheet-anchor, so that we rode with two anchors ahead, and the cables veered out to the bitter end. Robinson Crusoe Also, he explained that there were many accidents in the mills, and that the company's policy was to fight to the bitter end all consequent damage suits. The Iron Heel Let us follow it out to the bitter end. Faces to the south, then, and quick march!" Adventures of Sherlock Holmes He said he would "fight to the bitter end" in order to carry on working. Petition backs veil row medic If the unspeakable happens-your fly line ends up totally severed-and you can retrieve the bitter end, all is not lost. Flyline First Aid: Treat your investment well and enjoy seasons of smooth casting and successful battles The Black Sabbath star, who describes his late pal as "a hero until the bitter end", says: "I went to his memorial, and it was like the Star Wars bar - all different shapes of people." METAL MATES; DAILY MIRROR 25 3am@mirror.co.uk am WEEKEND with ASHLEIGH RAINBIRD Terming this sheer injustice, Altaf vowed that Pasban would fight this injustice to the bitter end. 'Corrupt should be taken to task' But I ultimately find him endearing, especially when he shows how much he cares for Harry, until the bitter end.' To be You contributing artists create Harry Potter fan art But with Morgan (87) lashing the ball to all parts and Stokes seeing out the match to the bitter end, the points were secured on Duckworth-Lewis. CRICKET Ben lights Edgbaston Formerly a restaurant that closed its doors, the space is located just next door to the Bitter End, and directly above the Peculier Pub, which is in the lower level of the building. Something Peculier on Bleeker Street A number of militiamen hoisted the coffin wrapped in party yellowish colour, fired their guns into the air and swore allegiance to continue their sacred Jihad to the bitter end as they shouted. Another Hezbollah member laid to rest in Majdel Silem It's important they know we are up for the fight and we will fight for the school until the bitter end. I'm keeping my fingers crossed." Fate of high school to be decided
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