[Idiom] AT WIT'S END. - Learn How to Express Extreme Exasperation

Extremely worried, upset, or confused.

At wit's end" is the expression used when someone is at the limit of their mental resources and cannot deal with a situation any longer. It often describes extreme distress or confusion, painting a picture of one having exhausted all their ideas or solutions, such as a parent dealing with a perpetually troublesome child.

Example Sentences

1. She was at wit's end trying to solve the problem.

   She felt completely frustrated and exhausted from trying to find a solution.

2. After hours of failure, he was at wit's end.

   His continuous failures left him extremely stressed and desperate for a solution.

3. I'm at wit's end trying to juggle work and family life.

   The struggle of managing both professional duties and family life had her completely overwhelmed.