fairy-tale ending
A "fairy-tale ending" often signifies a conclusion that is ideal and joyful, much like the endings of traditional fairy tales where characters live happily ever after.
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Definition
B2Literature
(general)A conclusion to a story that is perfect and joyful, where all conflicts are resolved and characters live happily.
Example
- The movie had a fairy-tale ending, with the couple getting married and living happily ever after.
B2Everyday Life
(idiom)An ideal outcome in real life where everything turns out perfectly.
Example
- Winning the lottery and retiring to a tropical island was a fairy-tale ending for them.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fairy-tale ending":
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