The beginning of the end Meaning in English

expression

US

thuh bee-GIN-ing uhv thuh END

UK

thuh big-IN-ing ov thuh END

Definición

A phrase describing the first sign or event leading to an ending, often of something that was once successful, stable, or strong.

Uso & Matices

This is a figurative, somewhat dramatic expression, common in both formal and informal speech. It often appears in news, commentary, or when discussing events that signal decline or failure. Not used for happy occasions. Variations like 'the start of the end' are less common.

• Spanish: el principio del fin
• Portuguese (BR): o começo do fim
• Portuguese (PT): o início do fim
• Chinese (Simplified): 结局的开始
• Chinese (Traditional): 結局的開始
• Hindi: अंत की शुरुआत
• Arabic: بداية النهاية
• Bengali: অন্তের শুরু - শেষের সূচনা
• Russian: начало конца
• Japanese: 終わりの始まり
• Vietnamese: sự khởi đầu của sự kết thúc
• Korean: 끝의 시작
• Turkish: sonun başlangıcı
• Urdu: اختتام کی ابتدا
• Indonesian: awal dari akhir

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The storm was the beginning of the end for the old bridge.

basic

Losing their main player was the beginning of the end for the team.

basic

For many, the scandal was the beginning of the end of his career.

basic

When they raised the prices, it was really the beginning of the end for that store.

natural

Some say the invention of smartphones was the beginning of the end for regular cameras.

natural

After the big argument, their friendship was never the same—it was the beginning of the end.

natural