the end of the road
noun phrase
informal
: the end (as of a condition or situation)
A loss in the primary elections will mean the end of the road for his campaign.
They reached the end of the road as a couple a long time ago.
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This is almost certainly the end of the road for the Lightning as Stanley Cup contenders.
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 1 May 2025
However, that will likely be the end of the road for the space telescope, functioning instruments or not.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Could this be the end of the road for Farmer John Sansone and dater Samantha Riehl?
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The important thing to remember however, is that the exit may not be the end of the road.
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 1 May 2025
However, that will likely be the end of the road for the space telescope, functioning instruments or not.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Could this be the end of the road for Farmer John Sansone and dater Samantha Riehl?
—Dory Jackson, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The important thing to remember however, is that the exit may not be the end of the road.
—Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the end of the road
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“The end of the road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20end%20of%20the%20road. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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