at wits' end

at (one's) wits' end

In a state of distress because one has no more patience or mental stamina, often after having dealt with some kind of problem or difficult situation. The baby's been crying for hours, and I'm at my wits' end! I'm already at my wits' end, so if this train gets delayed too, I'm going to scream. The teacher, at her wits' end, screamed at the student when he made the rude noise.

See also: end

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at (one's) wits' end

At the limit of one's mental resources; utterly at a loss.

See also: end

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