be at the end of (one's) rope



be at the end of (one's) rope

To be completely worn out, exasperated, or exhausted; to have no more patience, endurance, or energy left. Joshua started throwing a tantrum this afternoon, and with all the other things I have to get done, I'm at the end of my rope!
See also: end, of, rope

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kaulana-Hawaiian
Peter['pi:tə]
Constantinkon-stahn-TEEN (Romanian), kawn-stawn-TEN (French)Romanian, French
JorgeHOR-khe (Spanish), ZHAWR-zhə (Portuguese)Spanish, Portuguese
Friedman['fri:dmən]
TealeTEELEnglish (Rare)