To the bitter end Meaning in English
expression
too thuh BIT-er END
too thuh BIT-uh END
Definition
To continue doing something with determination until it is completely finished, even if it is difficult, unpleasant, or hopeless.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary; often used to show perseverance or loyalty in hard times. Common with 'fight', 'support', 'stand by', and in sports or struggles. Not usually used for enjoyable activities.
Spanish: hasta el final amargo - hasta el finalPortuguese (BR): até o amargo fim - até o fimPortuguese (PT): até ao amargo fim - até ao fimChinese (Simplified): 到最后 - 坚持到底Chinese (Traditional): 到最後 - 堅持到底Hindi: अंत तक - आख़िरी दम तकArabic: حتى آخر لحظة - حتى النهايةBengali: শেষ পর্যন্ত - শেষ অবধিRussian: до самого конца - до горького концаJapanese: 最後まで - 最後の最後までVietnamese: đến cùng - đến tận cùngKorean: 끝까지 - 마지막까지Turkish: sonuna kadar - en sonuna dekUrdu: آخر تک - انتہا تکIndonesian: sampai akhir - hingga penghabisan
Example Sentences
The team kept trying to the bitter end.
basic
She supported her friend to the bitter end.
basic
He worked on the project to the bitter end.
basic
Even when things got tough, she stayed with the team to the bitter end.
natural
They promised to stand by each other to the bitter end.
natural
I'll fight for my rights to the bitter end, no matter what happens.
natural