Dead end

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What does "Dead end" mean?

street with no exit

Synonym: impasse, standstill Opposite: progress, breakthrough

"Dead end" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

this is a dead end.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S1E9

That's a dead end!

— Frozen 2

Sometimes what you're faced with is a dead end.

— Gossip Girl S5E8

Joy, this is a dead end.

— Inside Out 2

Uh-oh! Dead end.

— Modern Family S3E16

This is another dead end.

— Parks and Recreation S7E4

I told you, that's a dead end.

— Suits S7E5

I think sexy eating is a dead end.

— The Office S8E12

"Dead end" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 12 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Frozen 2 Gossip Girl Inside Out 2 Modern Family Parks and Recreation Suits The Office Young Sheldon Breaking Bad How I Met Your Mother The Big Bang Theory
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