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.

Examples of the end of the line in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That one, however, seemed like the end of the line for Neo as the movie grossed only $159 million worldwide amid a day-and-date release on streaming and pandemic challenges in theaters. —Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024

At the end of the line is Fuzai – strapped to the back of an officer, paws dangling, like a fuzzy backpack. —Jessie Yeung, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024

When their trucks needed repairs, they were placed at the end of the line, which cut into their work hours and ultimately their pay. —Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 29 Feb. 2024

Even at its current scale, the time the Gruenwald's put in each week, coupled with the challenges of hiring and keeping employees, means the end of the line is in sight. —Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024

Those attending after their appointment will go to the end of the line. —Doug Thompson, arkansasonline.com, 29 Feb. 2024

Ending that streak in the first round might mean the end of the line — or at least close to it — in Denver for Garett Bolles, the last tackle the Broncos actually picked in the draft. —Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2024

There are a variety of sinking lines, including full-sinking and sink-tip lines in which only the end of the line sinks. —Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024

All that’s missing are the rowdy A’s fans and people dozing ’til the end of the line. —Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2024