beco sem saída

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “alley without exit”.

Noun

beco sem saída m (plural becos sem saída)

1. dead end (a path that goes nowhere)
2. dead-end (the end of a road)
3. (figurative) stalemate (blocked situation without personal loss)

Synonyms

• (dead end): rua sem saída
• (stalemate): impasse