the stroke that broke the camel's back: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • The final, seemingly small action or event that causes a large or decisive failure, collapse, or breakdown after a series of burdens or annoyances have accumulated.
  • The last straw or last incident that precipitates an extreme reaction or the end of patience or tolerance.

  Examples

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  • The missed deadline was the stroke that broke the camel's back; the client finally canceled the contract.

    El plazo incumplido fue la gota que colmó el vaso; el cliente finalmente canceló el contrato.

  • After months of delays, the broken printer was the stroke that broke the camel's back for the office staff.

    Después de meses de retrasos, la impresora rota fue la gota que colmó el vaso para el personal de la oficina.

  • If you add another complaint, it might be the stroke that breaks the camel's back with the management team.

    Si añades otra queja, podría ser la gota que colme el vaso con el equipo de gestión.