be at (one's) wits' end
be at (one's) wits' end
To be in a state of distress because one has no more patience or mental stamina, often after having dealt with some kind of problem or difficult situation. The baby's been crying for hours, and I'm at my wits' end! I'm at my wits' end, so if this train gets delayed too, I'm going to scream.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be at your wits' end
be overwhelmed with difficulties and at a loss as to what to do next.See also: end
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be at your wits’ ˈend
be so confused or worried that you do not know what you should do: I can’t pay the bills, the bank won’t lend me any money, and I don’t know what to do — I’m at my wits’ end.See also: end
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- at (one's) wits' end
- at one's wit's end
- at wit's end
- at wits' end
- at your wits' end
- be at your wits' end
- the patience of a saint
- the patience of a saint/of Job
- wit's end
- up against it/the wall