Mimi Kara N2 Grammar: あげく (ageku)

43. ～ あげく (ageku)

Meaning:  After doing ~ many times -> often lead to negative results

How to use:
N + の + あげく

Vた + あげく

Example sentences:

いろいろ悩んだあげく、会社を辞めることにした。
After a long time of wondering, I have decided to quit my job at the company.

金に困ったあげく、高利の金を借りてしまった。
After a long time struggling with money, I ended up borrowing money at a high interest rate.

彼は口論のあげく人をなぐってしまった。
After an argument, he hit someone.

彼女は子どもの頃から万引きを繰り返し、あげくのはてに盗みで警察に捕まった。
Since she was a child, she has been a petty thief, after many times like that, she was finally caught by the police for stealing.