at the end of your rope
Definition: To be out of options or
alternative courses of action; to be stuck in a bad situation
Example:
I'm at the end of my rope -- I lost my job, my car died, and I don't have any money in the bank
Etymology: A 'rope' is thrown to someone who is in a difficult place, such as deep water or the edge of a cliff. If there is not enough rope, the person might be in trouble. So to be 'at the end of your rope' means that there is no more help available, and the situation is not good
Synonyms: in a jam, at wit's end
