Phrase guide

the end of one's rope

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The limit of one’s patience, when one is so frustrated or annoyed that one can no longer cope.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • come to the end of one's rope; reach the end of one's rope; at the end of one's rope

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The point at which one has run out of options or the ability to delay.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • come to the end of one's rope; reach the end of one's rope; at the end of one's rope

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: auf dem Zahnfleisch gehen — the point of having no more options
  • Polish: u kresu wytrzymałości — the point of having no more options
  • Portuguese: por um fio — the point of having no more options
  • Portuguese: nas últimas — the point of having no more options
  • Portuguese: no limite — the point of having no more options
  • Swedish: vägs ände — the point of having no more options
  • Welsh: i ben ei dennyn — the point of having no more options