see the end of (someone or something)

see the end of (someone or something)

To no longer have to interact with a certain person or thing. Often used in the negative. I doubt we've seen the end of Mr. Cramer. He frequently complains to our department. When will we finally see the end of this stupid fad?

See also: end, of, see

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hear/see the ˈend/the last of somebody/something

(often used with not, never, etc.) keep being reminded of something because somebody is always talking about it: We’ll never hear the end of her visit to Buckingham Palace. ♢ If we don’t get her a dog, we’ll never hear the end of it.

See also: end, hear, last, of, see, somebody, something

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