Phrase: come to an untimely end

Meaning: to end suddenly, unexpectedly or tragically, especially relating to a person’s life or a project

Part of Speech: idiom

Pronunciation: /kʌm tu ən ʌnˈtaɪmli ɛnd/

Synonyms: meet a tragic end, perish prematurely, die unexpectedly, have an abrupt ending

Confusing Words: come to a timely end (meaning: to end at an appropriate or expected time)

Examples:

  • He came to an untimely end in a car accident.
  • The project came to an untimely end due to lack of funding.
  • Her promising career in acting came to an untimely end when she was diagnosed with a serious illness.