(reach) the end of the line/road In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(reach) the end of the line/road", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-05-11 07:05

Meaning of (reach) the end of the line/road

(reach) the end of the line/road phrase

The verb "reach" can be replaced by the word "spell" or "come".

figurative meaning

Used to refer to a point where a process or an activity ends

This is the end of the road for Nguyen dynasty in Vietnam.

Submitting this assignment is the end of the road, I can't wait to unwind!

If Donald Trump is unable to beat Joe Biden in the next election, this will spell/come/reach the end of the road for his presidency.

At the end of the line, I withdrew from the competition.

euphemism

Used to refer to a point where someone no longer survives; death

Before reaching the end of line, he told me where to find the priceless treasures.

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Grammar and Usage of (reach) the end of the line/road

Verb Forms

  • reaching the end of the road/line
  • reached the end of the road/line

The verb in this phrase must be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of (reach) the end of the line/road

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

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