dead-end . dead-end {n.} A street closed at one end; a situation that leads nowhere. Jim drove into a dead-end street and had to back out. Mary was in a dead-end job. Categories: add yours {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: D Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion