no-exit street
nounUK /ˌnəʊ ˈeksɪt striːt/
US /ˌnoʊ ˈeksɪt striːt/
A street with only one way in and out, so you cannot drive through it.
Our house is on a quiet no-exit street, so cars rarely pass by.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A situation where no progress is possible and there is no way forward.
After hours of arguing, the meeting felt like a no-exit street.
3. A plan or idea that cannot lead to success.
Choosing that path was a no-exit street from the start.
4. A road closed at one end by a wall, fence, or barrier.
The map showed a no-exit street behind the school.