the last straw
/ðə ˌlɑːst ˈstrɔː/
the final problem that makes a situation unbearable
the last straw in a sentence
“The pay cut was the last straw—she resigned.”
Origin of the last straw
From proverb the straw that broke the camels back', final burden causing collapse
Related Words
throw in the towel
to give up; admit defeat
under the weather
feeling ill or unwell
up in the air
uncertain; not yet decided
blessing in disguise
a good thing that seemed bad at first
best of both worlds
a situation where you have the advantages of two different things
a dime a dozen
very common and of little value