come to a dead end — {v. phr.} To reach a point from which one cannot proceed further, either because of a physical obstacle or because of some forbidding circumstance. * /Our car came to a dead end; the only way to get out was to drive back in reverse./ * /The… … Dictionary of American idioms
come\ to\ a\ dead\ end — v. phr. To reach a point from which one cannot proceed further, either because of a physical obstacle or because of some forbidding circumstance. Our car came to a dead end; the only way to get out was to drive back in reverse. The factory… … Словарь американских идиом
dead-end — [ded′end΄; ] for vi. [ ded΄end′] adj. 1. having only one exit or outlet [a dead end street] 2. giving no opportunity for progress or advancement [a dead end job ] ☆ 3. [after Dead End, a play (1935) by Sidney Kingsley about New York slum life]… … English World dictionary
dead-end — /ded end /, adj. 1. terminating in a dead end: a dead end street. 2. Also, dead ended. having no possibility for or hope of progress, advancement, etc.: a low level, dead end job. 3. leading a life in the slums: growing up as a tough dead end kid … Universalium
dead-end — I. adjective Date: 1919 1. a. lacking opportunities especially for advancement < a dead end job > b. lacking an exit < a dead end street > 2. unruly < dead end kids > • dead endedness … New Collegiate Dictionary
dead-end — 1. adjective Going nowhere; blocked. a dead end street 2. verb To come to a dead end Watch out! The road dead ends in 200 yards and theres nowhere to turn around! 3. noun … Wiktionary
dead end — /dɛd ˈɛnd / (say ded end) noun 1. a road which is closed at one end; a no through road; cul de sac. 2. a point beyond which no progress is made: my inquiries have come to a dead end …
dead end — the closed end of a road or an impasse The negotiations between the team and the owners have come to a dead end … Idioms and examples
Dead End (band) — Dead End Origin Tokyo, Japan Genres Hard rock, heavy metal Years active 1984–1990, 2009–present Labels Night Gallery, Victor, BMG … Wikipedia
Dead End (2003 film) — Dead End Dead End film poster Directed by Jean Baptiste Andrea Fabrice Canepa Produced by … Wikipedia
