the end of the line
noun phrase
informal
: the end (as of a condition or situation)
It will be the end of the line for me unless there are some changes around here.
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Cat Ward, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
But after more than 140 years, McCoy True Value is reaching the end of the line.
—Philip Joens, Des Moines Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Sorry #Tiva fans, this is the end of the line.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Dec. 2025
This withdrawal is not the end of the line for future asbestos testing in talc products.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 4 Dec. 2025
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“The end of the line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20end%20of%20the%20line. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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