be at your wits end

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   to be so worried by a problem that you do not know what to do next

   Jah-jah![children laughing] As difficult as this may be for you, Mrs. Cohen, I assure you, the teachers are at their wits' end.

   And help her. If you can't, I'm at my wits' end.

In the movies · 2

• And help her. If you can't, I'm at my wits' end.Suddenly, Last Summer1959
• Jah-jah![children laughing] As difficult as this may be for you, Mrs. Cohen, I assure you, the teachers are at their wits' end.Front of the Class2008

Learn it in full scenes

• Suddenly, Last Summer1959
  • A Doctor, a Letter, and Money
  • Mrs. Venable Meets Dr. Cukrowicz
  • Mrs. Venable Shows the Garden
• Front of the Class2008
  • Brad Asks for a Chance
  • Brad's Tics Drive His Family Crazy
  • Brad's Childhood with Tourette's

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