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the end of the road
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the point where something can no longer continue
Often 'the end of the road for someone/something', in sport, business and relationships.
In context
After ten years and many losses, it was the end of the road for the little bookshop.
Losing in the quarter-final was the end of the road for our team.
More idioms about travel
- a bumpy ridea difficult period with many problems
- a change of scenerytime in a new place that makes you feel fresh and different
- a flying visita very short visit
- a fork in the roada point where you must choose between two different paths or decisions
- a home away from homea place where you feel as comfortable and relaxed as in your own home