"end of the road" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} end of the road
  1. A conclusion, termination or ending (of a process); death. Synonyms: end of the line
    Sense id: en-end_of_the_road-en-noun-sUsPqwG9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "1979, “Don't Leave Me Now”, in Roger Waters (lyrics), The Wall, performed by Pink Floyd",
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