the last straw

Neutral B2 Eiken Pre-1 Upper-intermediate

the last straw

Meaning

The final small problem that makes a situation unbearable.

Literal Translation

最後のわら一本

Examples

  • His rude reply was the last straw. 彼の失礼な返事が、我慢の限界だった。
  • Being late again was the last straw for the boss. また遅刻したことが、上司の堪忍袋の緒を切らした。