the be-all and end-all (of something for somebody)

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Definition of the be-all and end-all (of something for somebody) in English English dictionary

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be-all and end-all

Something considered to be of the utmost importance; something essential or ultimate

Profit is the be-all and end-all of business.

be-all and end-all

the essential factor; the all-important element; the supreme aim; "profit is the be-all and end-all of business

be-all and end-all

If something is the be-all and end-all to you, it is the only important thing in your life, or the only important feature of a particular activity. For some people, competing is the be-all and end-all of their running

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the be-all and end-all (of some-thing for somebody)