be the end of (one)



be the end of (one)

To cause one's ruin, breakdown, downfall, or demise. Often (but not always) used facetiously or lightheartedly. I hate this class, I swear it will be the end of me! My kids are such a handful, sometimes I think they'll be the end of me! If you keep smoking cigarettes, it may well be the end of you.
See also: end, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gisselleji-ZELEnglish (Modern)
Kunal-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi
Ghislainzheez-LEN, gee-LENFrench
Nekanene-KAH-neBasque
Moira['mɔirə]
Theodorus-Ancient Greek (Latinized), Dutch