(poetic) The whole; all that is to be.

(idiomatic) Something considered to be of the utmost importance; something essential or ultimate.

Alternative form of be-all and end-all

Alternative form of be-all and end-all

Alternative form of be-all and end-all

(modal, set phrase) Generally, all things considered / Altogether

Everything that matters; the only thing of importance.

Every individual or anything of the given class, with no exceptions (the noun or noun phrase denoting the class must be plural or uncountable).

Everything. / Everyone. / The only thing(s).

Wholly; entirely; completely; totally. / Apiece; each. / (degree) So much. / (obsolete, poetic) Even; just. / A quotative particle, compare like.