To the Bitter EndA common phrase with a surprising nautical origin.
From the show
History of PhrasesDiscover the true meaning behind a phrase you thought you knew. The expression 'to the bitter end' doesn't come from a bad taste, but from the very last section of an anchor rope on an old sailing ship. This fascinating piece of etymology reveals how many everyday sayings have concrete, physical origins lost to time, changing the way you hear the words we use.
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