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词汇 be at the end of your tether
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be at the end of your tetherbe at the end of (your) tether
British, American & Australian, American to be so tired, worried, or annoyed by something that you feel unable to deal with it any more.
After a day with four screaming kids I'm at the end of my tether.He's out of work, hanging around the house all day and at the end of his rope.
idiombe at the end of your tether BrEBrEbe at the end of your rope AmE(also reach the end of your tether/rope)to feel that you cannot deal with a difficult situation any longer because you are too tired, ill, upset, annoyed etc:The debate continued for another three hours. Pollack was at the end of his tether and desperate for a drink.Both men were at the end of their ropes after not having slept for three nights.I've let the council know that these children need care immediately - they have already reached the end of their tether.

be at the end of (one's) tether

To be completely worn out, exasperated, or exhausted; to have no more patience, endurance, or energy left. The baby's been crying all morning, and I haven't slept properly in days! I'm just at the end of my tether! The bosses are at the end of their tethers with the way this project is moving, so they've decided to bring in some outside help.

be at the ˌend of your ˈtether

(British English) (American English be at the ˌend of your ˈrope) having no more patience or strength left: After two hours of hearing the children shout and argue, I really was at the end of my tether.
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