- lit. the path exhausted, the end of the road (idiom); an impasse
- in a plight with no way out
- things have reached a dead end
Generated: This idiom describes a situation where one is at a dead end or in a predicament with no way out. It can refer to both physical and metaphorical circumstances where progress is impossible.
Generated: This meaning emphasizes situations where efforts or plans have been exhausted, leading to a stance of futility.
After several attempts, their negotiations have reached a dead end.
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