How to Pronounce "the end of the ball game"
expression
thuh END-uhv-thuh BAWL-GAYM
thuh END-ov-thuh BAWL-GAYM
Definition
An informal expression meaning the final result, conclusion, or when nothing can be changed anymore. Often used to talk about the moment when everything is decided.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɫ/ /ˈɡeɪm
British English
ðə, ði/ /ˈɛnd/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɔːl/ /ɡˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh END-uhv-thuh BAWL-GAYM
UK
thuh END-ov-thuh BAWL-GAYM
Listen in Context
After the judge made her decision, it was the end of the ball game.
When the last guest left, it was the end of the ball game for the party.
If we spend all the money, it's the end of the ball game for our project.
If you hand in your resignation, that's the end of the ball game—you can't go back.