Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
noun
- a road, alley, etc., that is open at only one end.
- a position or situation offering no hope of progress or improvement: That line of reasoning will only lead you up another blind alley.
noun
- an alley open at one end only; cul-de-sac
- informal a situation in which no further progress can be made
A dead end; a position without hope of progress or success. For example, That line of questioning led the attorney up yet another blind alley. This term alludes to a street or alley that has no outlet at one end. [Mid-1800s]