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the be-all and end-all |
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the be-all and end-all the most important thing Usage notes: This phrase comes from the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare. (often + of ) It would be wrong to see Manhattan as the be-all and end-all of the financial world. We all agreed that winning was not the be-all and end-all. See also: and the be-all and end-all the best or most important thing Professional tennis was never the be-all and end-all for me. See also: and How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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