ends of the earth
The phrase "ends of the earth" is often used to describe extremely distant places or to express a willingness to go to great lengths for something or someone.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)The farthest or most remote places in the world.
Example
- He traveled to the ends of the earth to find her.
B2General
(idiomatic)To do everything possible to achieve something.
Example
- She would go to the ends of the earth to protect her children.
C1Biblical
(religious)Describes the universal reach of God's power or influence.
Example
- The message of hope has spread to the ends of the earth.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ends of the earth":
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