From start to finish Meaning in English
expression
FRUHM START tuh FIN-ish
fruhm STAAT tuu FIN-ish
Definition
Throughout the entire process or period, including every part with nothing left out.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common with verbs like 'watch', 'listen', 'read', 'follow', etc. Similar to 'the whole way through'. Often emphasizes completeness or dedication.
Spanish: de principio a fin - de principio a finalPortuguese (BR): do começo ao fim - do início ao fimPortuguese (PT): do início ao fim - do princípio ao fimChinese (Simplified): 从头到尾Chinese (Traditional): 從頭到尾Hindi: शुरुआत से अंत तकArabic: من البداية إلى النهايةBengali: শুরু থেকে শেষ পর্যন্তRussian: от начала до концаJapanese: 最初から最後までVietnamese: từ đầu đến cuốiKorean: 처음부터 끝까지Turkish: başından sonuna kadarUrdu: شروع سے آخر تکIndonesian: dari awal sampai akhir
Example Sentences
He watched the movie from start to finish.
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I read the book from start to finish in one day.
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They followed the instructions from start to finish.
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She stayed at the party from start to finish, even when everyone else left early.
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The project was difficult, but we worked together from start to finish.
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I listened to the album from start to finish without skipping any songs.
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