be-all and end-all
Example Sentences
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It’s what Panko called an “optimization technique,” not the be-all and end-all of a retirement plan.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Drought Monitor shouldn’t be the be-all and end-all for decision-making, and should continue be paired with reservoir observations, snow surveys and other measurements to form a complete picture.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2024
Although the "attention economy" has always existed, it has become the be-all and end-all of any audiovisual or editorial production.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2023
Pay is also not the be-all and end-all, says Mr Reed.
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2023
The realization baffled me, since that had been primary on our minds when we left—the be-all and end-all of our journey, the reason for leaving Mamá’s side.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
