at an impasse



at an impasse

At a point or problem that is insurmountable or from which there is no possible exit, progress, or negotiation. After hours of bitter debate, the two parties were at an impasse, and the discussion was left for the following day.
See also: impasse

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
FİDan-Turkish, Azerbaijani
ÉRicer-EEKFrench
Iokaste-Greek Mythology
Pryor['praiə]
Marcell-Hungarian, German
Yusup-Uyghur