the last straw
The phrase "the last straw" typically refers to a situation or event that is considered the final and most unbearable or intolerable in a series of negative occurrences. It implies that someone has reached their limit or breaking point, beyond which they can no longer tolerate or endure the situation. It usually signifies the moment when someone decides to take action or make a significant change because they can no longer accept the circumstances.
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