End it all
verb phrase
To commit suicide.
He was so depressed that he thought about ending it all.
Often appears as...
- decide to end it all
- threaten to end it all
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To finish or conclude something.
After years of battling, they decided it was time to end it all and sign the peace treaty.
Often appears as...
- time to end it all
- decision to end it all
verb phrase
To commit suicide.
He was so depressed that he thought about ending it all.
Often appears as...
- decide to end it all
- threaten to end it all
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb phrase
To finish or conclude something.
After years of battling, they decided it was time to end it all and sign the peace treaty.
Often appears as...
- time to end it all
- decision to end it all
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Severe Desperation
Indicates a person's extreme emotional pain or hopelessness, used in serious or sensitive contexts.
Suddenly losing everything, he whispered, 'Maybe it's time to end it all.'
Pro Tip 2/3Idiomatic Sensitivity
Use with care as the phrase can evoke strong emotions or offend if used inappropriately.
In the meeting after the tragedy, no one mentioned 'end it all' due to its sensitivity.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Clarity
The meaning is clear from the context; it's not used casually or in everyday situations.
In the therapy session, he spoke of the urge to 'end it all' last year.
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