At the end of your ropeThe

Definition:

To be out of options or alternative courses of action; to be stuck in a bad situation.

Example:

1) I'm at the end of my rope -- I lost my job, my car died, and I don't have any money in the bank.

Etymology:

A 'rope' is thrown to someone who is in a difficult place, such as deep water or the edge of a cliff. If there is not enough rope, the person might be in trouble. So to be 'at the end of your rope' means that there is no more help available, and the situation is not good.

Synonyms:

in a jam, at wit's end

SLANG

Definition:	All the time; always available; without a break.
Example:	1) In New York City, a lot of stores are open 24/7. 2) I had to move because my neighbors played loud dance music 24/7.
Etymology:	Some convenience stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The phrase is used for anything that is always (or nearly always) available.
Synonyms:	around the clock

Definition:	To do something very well, particularly an examination (verb); first-rate (adjective), or an expert (noun).
Example:	1) I'm going to ace this exam - I've been studying all week! 2) Lois Lane was the ace reporter for The Daily Planet -- although she did have a lot of trouble uncovering Superman's identity!
Etymology:	In World War I, a pilot who shot down five enemy planes was called an 'ace', which is the powerful one card in a deck of playing cards. 'Ace' can be used as a verb (to do well) or as an adjective (excellent, best) or as a noun (a nickname for someone who is good at something, or for a good friend).

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