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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However, for some this will be the end of the road. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026 For most players, nearly two years away from the majors would signal the end of the road. — Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Santa Monica is the end of the road, but not the journey. — Noel Brennan, CBS News, 22 May 2026 One of South Florida’s signature events has reached the end of the road this year. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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