be all and end all vs be-all and end-all

be all and end all and be-all and end-all both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
be all and end all	Yes	No	No	No
be-all and end-all	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, be all and end all and be-all and end-all are synonyms defined as:

be all and end all and be-all and end-all: the essential factor; the all-important element; the supreme aim

be all and end all (noun)	be-all and end-all (noun)
the essential factor; the all-important element; the supreme aim	the essential factor; the all-important element; the supreme aim