at the end of (one's) rope

at the end of (one's) rope

Completely worn out, exasperated, or exhausted; having 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! Daniel's been at the end of his rope for weeks now—he has seriously got to get a different job!

See also: end, of, rope

at the end of one's rope

 and at the end of one's tether

Fig. at the limits of one's endurance. I'm at the end of my rope! I just can't go on this way! These kids are driving me out of my mind. I'm at the end of my tether.

See also: end, of, rope

at the end of (one's) rope

/tether

Out of energy or patience; exhausted or exasperated.

See also: end, of, rope