[Idiom] AT WIT'S END. - Learn How to Express Extreme Exasperation
At wit's end.
/ˈæt ˈwɪts ˌɛnd/
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
She was at wit's end trying to solve the problem.
She felt completely frustrated and exhausted from trying to find a solution.
After hours of failure, he was at wit's end.
His continuous failures left him extremely stressed and desperate for a solution.
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.