at one's wit's end



at one's wit's end

Also, at wits' end. Completely puzzled and perplexed, not knowing what to do. For example, I've tried every possible source without success, and now I'm at my wit's end. This idiom, which uses wit in the sense of "mental faculties," appeared in Piers Ploughman (c. 1377).
See also: end

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sotiria-Greek
&Aelig;&Thorn;Elbeorht-Anglo-Saxon
Murtaz-Georgian
Artemios-Ancient Greek
DaveDAYVEnglish
GaiusGAH-yoos (Ancient Roman), GAH-yuws (Ancient Roman), GIE-əs (English)Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin, Biblical