fag end
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But at the fag end of the year the boom evaporated, and, coupled with lower demand from China, led to a pile-up of unsold chips at distributors and retailers.
From Reuters • Feb. 15, 2019
A single question at the fag end of an extended PMQs is not a commanding position from which to address the nation.
From BBC • Sep. 19, 2017
However, since the deal was announced only towards the fag end of the quarter, we don’t expect it to have helped Akamai’s margins this quarter.
From Forbes • Feb. 7, 2012
It kicked Moyes' men's filthy habit of relinquishing points at the fag end of games, having allowed West Ham and Aston Villa to snatch late equalisers this month.
From The Guardian • Apr. 19, 2010
"Nark it, you fool," said Bill, lifting a fag end from the bottom of the trench and lighting it at mine.
From The Red Horizon by MacGill, Patrick
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.