rope's end

noun

Meaning

A piece of rope, especially one used as a lash in inflicting punishment.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

end of the line(English)end of the road(English)end of the trail(English)curtains(English)expire(English)expiration(English)inoculate(English)bitter end(English)

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Sources

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