to the bitter end
US /tə ðə ˈbɪtər ɛnd/
UK /tə ðə ˈbɪtər ɛnd/

1.
到最后, 直到苦涩的结局
until a struggle or unpleasant experience is completely finished, despite difficulties or suffering
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They fought to the bitter end, refusing to surrender.
他们战斗到最后,拒绝投降。
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She decided to stick with the project to the bitter end, even though it was very challenging.
她决定坚持这个项目直到最后,尽管它非常具有挑战性。