| 词汇 | end of the line |
| 释义 | Idiom end of the road and end of the line Theme: ENDINGS the end; the end of the whole process; death. (Line originally referred to railroad tracks.)Our house is at the end of the road.We rode the train to the end of the line.When we reach the end of the road on this project, we'll get paid.You've come to the end of the line. I'll not lend you another penny.When I reach the end of the road, I wish to be buried in a quiet place, near some trees. Idiom end of the line the last part of something.He knew he had reached the end of the line when performing started to be more tiring than satisfying.Our friendship reached the end of the road with a nasty fight. end of the line noun the absolute end, the finish of something US, 1948the end of the line1. The physical end of a route of travel, usually a bus or train route. This is the end of the line, folks, so everyone needs to get off the bus. 2. By extension, the conclusion or final step of something. Printing our report is the end of the line—now, we just have to hand it in and pray for a good grade! Regardless of how this championship series goes, I know this is the end of the line for me, after 16 years in the league. end of the lineAlso, end of the road. The conclusion or final outcome. For example, The editorial pointed out that it was the end of the line for the President; he'd never be reelected , or It was obviously the end of the road for this television series. This idiom alludes to the point where a road or line stops. [c. 1900] the ˌend of the ˈroad/ˈlinethe point where somebody/something cannot continue: The workers see the closure of the pit as the end of the line for mining in this area.It’s the end of the road for our relationship. We just can’t agree about anything any more. |
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