at one’s wits’ end

(idiom) to be confused, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do

Example Sentences:

The confused student was at her wits’ end because she didn’t know what to do after graduation.

A: Are you okay?
B: No, I’m at my wits’ end!
A: Why?
B: I think my boyfriend is seeing another girl secretly!
A: Oh no!

Shawn’s wife left him, his children are always misbehaving, and he just got fired. He is at his wits’ end, and he doesn’t know what to do!

at one's wits' end

Similar idioms:

  1. cross the line

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