At the end of your rope

The phrase “At the end of your rope” means to feel that you cannot deal with a difficult situation any more because you are too tired, worried, etc.

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From TV shows, movies and novels

Desperate Housewives

Felicity Huffman (Lynette Scavo) used the phrase “at the end of my rope” in the third season, episode 18 of the popular TV show “Desperate Housewives” as shown below:

Brothers & Sisters

Rachel Griffiths (Sarah Whedon) used the phrase “at the end of our rope” while talking to Patricia Wettig (Holly Harper) in the first season, episode 8 (Mistakes Were Made: Part 1) of the popular TV show “Brothers and Sisters” as shown below: