Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: At the end of the day

What does it mean?

Used to emphasise the main point or final conclusion.

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral.

When do you use it?

Use it to wrap up an argument or focus on what matters.

Examples

Example 1: At the end of the day, we need to make a decision.

Example 2: At the end of the day, health matters more than money.

Question for you

What matters most at the end of the day for you?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

At the end of the day is common in British speech for summing up. We can practise it in online lessons. A shorter option is long story short. Find out more here.