be-all and end-all



be-all and end-all

Cliché something that is the very best or most important; something so good that it will end the search for something better. Finishing the building of his boat became the be-all and end-all of Roger's existence. Sally is the be-all and the end-all of Don's life.
See also: and

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kobe (2)-Various
BartŁOmiejbahr-TWAWM-yayPolish
RainbowRAYN-boEnglish (Rare)
Josefinaho-se-FEE-nah (Spanish), zhoo-zə-FEE-nə (Portuguese), yoo-se-FEE-nah (Swedish)Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish
Laurentine-French
SzymonSHI-mawnPolish