come to an impasse



come to an impasse

Fig. to reach a deadlock, stalemate, etc., in a situation. (Alludes to a blocked roadway.) The committee has come to an impasse in its deliberations.
See also: come, impasse

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MiŁOsŁAwmee-WAW-swahfPolish (Rare)
Hui-Chinese
Tinashe-Southern African, Shona
Nerio-Italian
Bermudo-Spanish (Archaic)
Iesha-African American (Modern)