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Difference between End up in and End up with

admin Confusing Phrases

end up in something—reach or arrive at a final (usually unfavorable) condition, circumstance, or place:

  • If we take her too seriously, we will all end up in a mental home.

end up with something—finish with the presence of smth. undesirable:

  • If you put too much coffee you’ll know it! And if you don’t, you may end up with coffee-flavored dishwater.

See also: end in something / end with something.