Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the last straw
idiom
/ðə læst strɔː/
Definition
The final event in a series of events that makes a situation unbearable.
Examples
- After months of constant traffic jams, missing the bus was the last straw for her.
- When he forgot her birthday again, it was the last straw in their relationship.
- The company’s decision to cut benefits was the last straw for many employees.
Meaning
This phrase refers to a small, seemingly minor event that causes someone to react strongly because it comes after a series of frustrations or issues.
Synonyms
- the breaking point
- the tipping point
- the final blow
