English Phrase of the Day

end up

Definitions

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end up
1. v. (idiomatic, transitive, or intransitive) To conclude, turn out, sometimes unexpectedly; to end up with.
That's just how things ended up happening.
2. v. To arrive at a destination, sometimes unexpectedly.
I was going for a stroll, and ended up lost.
3. v. (of a set of events) To eventually do
We spent a long time looking for a cheaper deal, but we ended up buying from the first dealer we met.
4. v. To lift or tilt, so as to set on end.
to end up a hogshead
Analysis
End
1. n. A key that when pressed causes the cursor to go to the last character of the current line.
2. n. The terminal point of something in space or time.
At the end of the road, turn left.
At the end of the story, the main characters fall in love.
3. n. (by extension) (euphemistic) The cessation of an effort, activity, state, or motion.
up
1. adv. Away from the surface of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity.
I looked up and saw the airplane overhead.
2. adv. (intensifier) Used as an aspect marker to indicate a completed action or state Thoroughly, completely.
I will mix up the puzzle pieces.
Tear up the contract.

Example Sentences

How did you end up a plastic surgeon?

So they end up stinking and don't even know it.

They all end up in one happy huddle.

Food can often end up sitting in warehouses.

You have to work hard with them for the first few weeks to make sure they know how to use domestic appliances, otherwise you end up with everything broken.

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