Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alls-well-that-ends-well
Proverb
/ɔlz wɛl ðæt ɛndz wɛl/
Definition
A phrase suggesting that a negative situation can have a positive outcome, meaning that if the end result is good, the difficulties encountered along the way can be overlooked.
Examples
- Even though the project faced several challenges, we completed it successfully. Alls well that ends well!
- She struggled with countless obstacles during her journey, but she finally achieved her goals; alls well that ends well.
Meaning
The expression emphasizes that the overall success of a situation can make past problems or challenges seem insignificant.
Synonyms
- All’s well that ends well
- Everything’s well that ends well
- What ends well is well
