not able to go on

not able to go on

Having no hope of or ability to continue (doing something). After walking through the desert for nearly two hours, I wasn't able to go on any further. I'm sorry, but I'm not able to go on working for you.
See also: able, go, not, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

not able to go on

unable to continue (doing something—even living). (Not able to is often expressed as can't.) I just can't go on this way. Before her death, she left a note saying she was not able to go on.
See also: able, go, not, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • be pressed for time
  • a run on (something)
  • ask (something) of
  • ask of
  • be pushed for time
  • address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
  • address comments or remarks to
  • a rush on (something)
  • address (one's) remarks to (someone or something)
  • be not cut out for something