to/until the bitter end

idiom

: until the end of something that may be very bad, unpleasant, etc.
I knew she would stand by me to the bitter end.
He vowed that he would keep fighting until the bitter end.

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More memories ▪ Many German prisoners remained believers in Adolf Hitler and the Nazi cause to the bitter end. Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025 In a race heavily impacted by safety cars and – in the latter stages – rain, Verstappen never allowed Norris the comfort of a big lead and chased him down to the bitter end. Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025 Smith’s team were competitive until the bitter end with Ellis a standout. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 The Kiwis fought to the bitter end having posted 251, which was probably 20 or 30 runs short of a par score. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for to/until the bitter end

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“To/until the bitter end.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%2Funtil%20the%20bitter%20end. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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