end of the road

Definitions

A conclusion, termination or ending (of a process); death.

Equivalents

Examples

“This match⟳ proved to be the end⟳ of Norwich City's road to Wembley.”

“Don't say⟳ it's the end⟳ of the road / Remember⟳ the flowers I sent / I need⟳ you, babe / To put⟳ through the shredder / In front of my friends”

“Alone once more in the dark, the long-suffering king has finally reached the end⟳ of his road. He lifts a shaking hand in the air and murmurs “my love⟳,” perhaps envisioning the long-dead Aemma waiting beyond the veil. And with a single tear⟳ from his remaining eye, he’s gone.”

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