end up with someone or something

end up with someone or something
end up with someone or something
to finish with the possession of someone or something or in the company of someone or something. •

Careful or you will end up with Johnny for the weekend.

Do you want to end up with the bill?

I thought my date was with Sally, but I ended up with her twin sister.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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