The Last Straw.
English
idiom
Final tiny problem causing big frustration.
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Final tiny problem causing big frustration.
Trusted by1.5M+English learners & teachers worldwide
The final small problem that causes someone to lose patience after a series of frustrations.
When something is the last straw, it’s often not a big issue itself — it’s the one thing that tips you over the edge.
It’s used when someone finally decides they’ve had enough.
"The Tip of the Iceberg"
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The small visible part of a much larger hidden problem
"Enough Is Enough"
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A declaration that a situation must stop immediately
"The Last Straw"
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The final small trigger that pushes someone past their limit
That email from the client was the last straw — I need off this account.
Let’s talk through it before you make any decisions.
You forgot our plans again — this keeps happening.
I know — this honestly feels like the last straw for me.
Your landlord raised the rent again?
That was the last straw — I’m moving out next month.
