come to an impasse
come to an impasse
To reach a point or problem that is insurmountable or from which there is no possible exit, progress, or negotiation. After hours of bitter debate, the two parties came to an impasse, and the discussion was left for the following day.
See also: come, impasse
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
come to an impasse
Fig. to reach a deadlock, stalemate, etc., in a situation. (Alludes to a blocked roadway.) The committee has come to an impasse in its deliberations.
See also: come, impasse
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- at an impasse
- impasse
- in conclusion
- in summary
- reach an accord
- reach an agreement
- reach an understanding
- reach an agreement with (someone)
- in sum
- run into a stone wall