The end of the road Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
This expression means the end of a process, situation, or journey, often when no further progress can be made. It can describe both literal and figurative endings.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Commonly used in both literal (arriving at a physical endpoint) and figurative senses (reaching a final stage, no options left). Often found in discussions about careers, projects, or relationships. Tone is usually final or conclusive; not slang but somewhat informal.
جمل نموذجية
When we reached the end of the road, we turned around.
basic
The project has come to the end of the road.
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For some patients, this treatment is the end of the road.
basic
It looks like this is the end of the road for our team this season.
natural
After years of struggling, he knew he had reached the end of the road.
natural
Sorry, but it's the end of the road—there's nothing more we can do.
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