Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-final-straw
idiom
ðə ˈfaɪnəl strɔː
Definition
The last in a series of negative events or actions that leads to a decisive change or reaction, typically resulting in a person’s frustration or the end of their tolerance.
Examples
- After hearing his constant complaints, her outburst was the final straw.
- The broken promise was the final straw that led him to leave the company.
- For her, the rude remark was the final straw in a long list of disrespectful behavior.
Meaning
It refers to the point at which someone can no longer tolerate a situation, often after a series of problems or annoyances.
Synonyms
- last drop
- last straw
- breaking point
- ultimate reason
- final nail in the coffin
