Phrase · Food & drink
the bitter end
noun phrase
/thuh-bit-er-end/
Definition
The punishing consequence of forgetting to drink a hot beverage, consisting of lukewarm tannin and biscuit crumbs.
In use
“I wasn't paying attention and took a massive gulp of the bitter end.”
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Language
- Language form
- noun phrase
- Pronunciation
- /thuh-bit-er-end/
Classification
- Life domain
- Everyday life
- Topic
- Food & drink
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