The final minor annoyance or setback that causes one to lose patience after a series of difficulties.
Examples:
- When he claimed the work was unimportant—that was the last straw!
Origin: mid-1800s
Synonyms: the straw that broke the camel
The final minor annoyance or setback that causes one to lose patience after a series of difficulties.
Examples:
Origin: mid-1800s
Synonyms: the straw that broke the camel