Bring something to an end In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "bring something to an end", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Michael Phuoc calendar 2021-06-24 11:06

Meaning of Bring something to an end

Synonyms:

bring (something) to a close

Bring something to an end verb phrase

It's possible to replace "an end" in this phrase with "a close" without changing the sentence's meaning.

This phrase is oftened used to describe something that tends to be completed or finished (like a performance, lesson, meeting ect.).

We have done all the assignments from the teacher, let's bring this project to an end.

A heavy rain has come and brought the concert to an end.

If nobody has any more idea, let's bring the conference to an end.

Other phrases about:

A foregone conclusion

A result that is obvious to everyone although it hasn't officially happened.

no horse in this race

No vested interest in the outcome of something, usually a contest or debate

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
This phrase implies that people who are not sensible do things without caring about what may happen
blow (something) wide open
  1. to make the outcome (of a match) become hard to predict.
  2. to reveal something secret that someone is trying to hide.
couldn't happen to a nicer (person)

Used to indicate that what happend or will happen to one is completely deserved

Grammar and Usage of Bring something to an end

Verb Forms

  • bring (something) to an end
  • bringing (something) to an end | gerund
  • (something) have (been) brought to an end | Passive

The verb "bring" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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