“At the end of my rope”: meaning, origin and examples
What it means
The phrase at the end of my rope means that someone is feeling out of options or patience, often due to extreme stress or frustration.
Tone Exasperated
Where it comes from
The image is of something tied to a rope that can’t go any further. At the end of my rope is the usual American form; British English more often says at the end of my tether.
Examples
- After trying everything to fix the problem, I am really at the end of my rope.
- She’s been dealing with so much lately, it’s no wonder she’s at the end of her rope.
- He was at the end of his rope with the constant noise from the construction.
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