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Explaining "All is well that ends well"
Reviewed and edited by 
Anwar Kareem 12/10/2024, 17:41
Anwar Kareem 12/10/2024, 17:41English.me team member
What does it mean?
The phrase "All is well that ends well" means that a difficult or problematic situation is ultimately acceptable if everything turns out well in the end.
Tone
Optimistic
Origin
The phrase comes from the title of a play by William Shakespeare, "All's Well That Ends Well," which suggests that the outcome of a situation justifies the means used to achieve it.
Examples of usage
- Although the project faced many hurdles and setbacks, we delivered on time and the client was happy, so all is well that ends well.
- The trip was chaotic with lost luggage and flight delays, but we finally made it to the wedding on time; all is well that ends well.
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