[Idiom] TO THE BITTER END. - Learn About Persistence Amidst Adversity
To the bitter end.
/tuː ðə ˈbɪtər ɛnd/
Continue until the final, unpleasant conclusion.
To the bitter end" describes continuing something despite increasing difficulties until it concludes, and the end is rarely pleasant. It’s like drinking a very bitter medicine all the way through, committed to facing whatever discomfort it brings until it's done.
Example Sentences
We fought to the bitter end to save the old schoolhouse.
The persistent efforts were made until the very end to save the historical schoolhouse.
He supported his team to the bitter end, despite their losing streak.
His loyalty to his team was unwavering despite their continuous losses.
They remained committed to the cause to the bitter end, never giving up hope.
Their devotion to their cause persisted, maintaining hope without surrendering until the very conclusion.