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

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