at the end of the rope
Example Sentences
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Rappelling off the end of a rope is a distressingly common and often deadly mistake — one that can be prevented by tying a stopper knot at the end of the rope.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025
“We are at the end of the rope, distance wise, but we are trying to organize,” Erdinc said.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2023
For the last of the lobstermen, the difference lies — or more likely, does not lie — in the pot at the end of the rope they drag up from the water.
From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2011
We're at the end of the rope here.
From Time Magazine Archive
Grettir now fastened a stone in a loop at the end of the rope, and lowered it from above into the water.
From Grettir the Strong, Icelandic Saga by Unknown
