last straw

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1.
USUKGeneralneutralinformal
- The final annoyance or problem in a series that causes one to lose patience or take action.
- The breaking point at which accumulated minor irritations produce a decisive reaction.
2.
USUKGeneralfigurativeformal
- A small remaining element whose addition causes a system, arrangement, or tolerance to fail or collapse.
- The last contributing factor that makes a situation untenable or irrecoverable.

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