Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-the-end-of-your-rope
idiom
/ˈat ðə ɛnd əv jʊr roʊp/
Definition
A phrase used to describe a situation where a person has reached the limit of their patience, endurance, or ability to cope with something difficult or stressful.
Examples
- After weeks of dealing with constant traffic jams, I felt like I was at the end of my rope.
- When she heard the bad news, it was as if she was finally at the end of her rope.
Meaning
Feeling overwhelmed or unable to handle any more trouble or stress.
Synonyms
- at wits’ end
- out of patience
- fed up
- stretched thin
