at the end of the rainbow

prepositional phrase

Of something highly desirable or sought-after but elusive or impossible to attain.

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. figurativelyOf something highly desirable or sought-after but elusive or impossible to attain.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
rainbow's end
Cite this entry
APA

at the end of the rainbow. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20the%20end%20of%20the%20rainbow

MLA

“at the end of the rainbow.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20the%20end%20of%20the%20rainbow. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “at the end of the rainbow,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/at%20the%20end%20of%20the%20rainbow.

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