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Saturday July 31st 2010

End up

1. finally arrive at, arrive at an unexpected place.

to arrive at a place by a roundabout route or without intending to

We got lost last night and ended up in the next town.

2. arrive somewhere as a result or consequence.

to arrive at a particular condition or situation without intending to

You’re working too hard. If you don’t take it easy, you’ll end up in the hospital.

I thought I was going to hate it, but I ended up enjoying myself.

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