end up — to finally be in a particular place, state, or situation, especially without having planned it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to finally be in a particular place, state, or situation, especially without having planned it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈend ˌʌp/
Korean meaning: 결국 ~하게 되다, 마침내 ~에 이르다 (계획하지 않았는데)
Korean pronunciation: **엔**드 **업**
Example Sentences
- She wanted to be a doctor but ended up becoming a chef instead.
- I tried to fix my computer but ended up making it worse.
- If you keep eating like that, you'll end up looking like a balloon.
end up
NOUN//ˈend ˌʌp//
to finally be in a particular place, state, or situation, especially without having planned it
The businessman ends up sitting in mud with the pigs
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Send up with hope, bend up to see where you end up!
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Origin
end(끝)과 up(위로, 완료)이 결합되어 '끝에 이르러 올라가다'는 의미에서 '결국 어떤 상태에 도달하다'는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
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“She wanted to be a doctor but ended up becoming a chef instead.”
“I tried to fix my computer but ended up making it worse.”
“If you keep eating like that, you'll end up looking like a balloon.”
“Many students who don't plan their time well end up cramming for exams.”
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