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Explaining "All good things must come to an end"
Reviewed and edited by 
Lloyd Cooper 21/01/2025, 19:19
Lloyd Cooper 21/01/2025, 19:19English.me team member
What does it mean?
The phrase means that no matter how enjoyable, positive, or successful something is, it cannot last forever and will eventually come to a conclusion.
Tone
Bittersweet and reflective
Origin
The phrase is believed to have originated in the 14th century and is attributed to the writings of Geoffrey Chaucer in "Troilus and Criseyde". It evolved over time into the modern form.
Examples of usage
- The vacation was amazing, but all good things must come to an end.
- They had a wonderful time at the party, but all good things must come to an end.
- I didn’t want the concert to be over, but all good things must come to an end eventually.
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