Till the bitter end Meaning in English
expression
TIL thuh or thee BIT-er END
TIL thuh or thee BIT-uh END
Definition
To continue doing something or stay committed to a situation until it is completely finished, even if it is difficult or unpleasant.
Usage & Nuances
Somewhat formal or literary. Used for commitment through hardship, often in sports, struggles, or support. Synonymous with 'all the way', but more emphasizes difficulty. Do not confuse with 'to the very end' (less emotional).
Spanish: hasta el amargo finalPortuguese (BR): até o amargo fimPortuguese (PT): até ao amargo fimChinese (Simplified): 直到最后一刻 - 坚持到底Chinese (Traditional): 直到最後一刻 - 堅持到底Hindi: अंतिम समय तकArabic: حتى النهاية المرّةBengali: শেষ অবধি - কঠিন শেষ পর্যন্তRussian: до горького концаJapanese: 最後の最後までVietnamese: đến tận cùng - đến cùng cựcKorean: 끝까지 - 마지막 순간까지Turkish: sonuna kadar - acı sona kadarUrdu: آخری وقت تک - آخر تکIndonesian: sampai akhir pahit - hingga titik akhir
Example Sentences
We will fight till the bitter end.
basic
She supported her team till the bitter end.
basic
He stayed in the competition till the bitter end.
basic
No matter what happens, I'm with you till the bitter end.
natural
They refused to give up till the bitter end, even when things looked hopeless.
natural
We knew it would be tough, but we promised to stick together till the bitter end.
natural