A1 Idiom Neutral

The last straw.

Final problem in a series.

Meaning

The final problem in a series that makes a situation unbearable.

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Cultural Background

Commonly used in workplace settings to express frustration with management or policy. Often used in social contexts, like complaining about public transport or weather.

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Context is key

Always mention the previous problems to make the phrase sound natural.

Meaning

The final problem in a series that makes a situation unbearable.

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Context is key

Always mention the previous problems to make the phrase sound natural.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence.

After three hours of waiting, the flight cancellation was ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: the last straw

It describes the final event in a series.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence. Choose A1

After three hours of waiting, the flight cancellation was ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: the last straw

It describes the final event in a series.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is strictly for negative situations.

Related Phrases

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Breaking point

synonym

The limit of endurance.

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Enough is enough

similar

Stop doing this.

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