End of the day

Meaning

The idiom "end of the day" means the conclusion or termination of something, especially the end of the working day. It is used to refer to a specific time when all work-related activities cease. This idiom can be used in various contexts such as business, education, and personal life.

Usage

• "I have finished my work for today at the end of the day."
• "At the end of the day, we need to focus on our priorities."
• "I am looking forward to the end of the week when I can relax."
• "The students had completed their assignments by the end of the day."
• "After a long day at work, I felt relieved when I reached home at the end of the day."

Roots and History

The idiom "end of the day" originated in the Middle Ages when people worked from sunrise to sunset. The phrase "the end of the day" was used to describe the moment when the day's work was completed, and people could rest. Over time, this phrase evolved to refer specifically to the end of the working day.

Synonyms in English

• "the end of the week"
• "the end of the month"
• "the finish"
• "the conclusion"
• "the close"

Synonyms in other languages

• Spanish: "El fin de la semana" (The end of the week)
• French: "La fin de la journée" (The end of the day)
• German: "Am Ende der Arbeitstag" (At the end of the working day)
• Italian: "Alla fine del giorno" (At the end of the day)
• Japanese: "午後" (Afternoon)

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