no end
Idioms-
A large number, a great deal, as in He made no end of campaign promises . This expression sometimes is put as no end to or no end of , meaning “no limit to” or “an incalculable amount of,” as in There is no end to the junk mail we get , or There are no end of books in this house . [c. 1600]
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Immensely, exceedingly, as in This situation puzzles us no end . [c. 1900]
Example Sentences
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With no end in clear sight for the conflict in the Middle East, households are likely to be further hit by the resulting supply shock amid the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Their films dazzled me to no end and pushed my imagination past its furthest boundaries.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
And the outlook for the eurozone remained lacklustre as the Middle East war and subsequent energy shock take their toll on the region's economy, with no end in sight.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Every one of the bicycles had a story — a brief one with a beginning and middle but no end.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
That last thought made me give Jim a smug look that confused him no end.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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