final straw

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Term: final straw

Definition: The final event or occurrence that causes someone to reach a limit and decide that they can no longer tolerate a situation or continue a relationship.

Example sentences:

This constant lying was the final straw for me; I can no longer trust him.
After years of mistreatment, her boss's insensitive comment was the final straw that made her decide to quit.
They had been arguing for days, and when he insulted her family, it was the final straw – she broke up with him.
He had been putting up with late nights and stressful days at work, but the lack of appreciation from his superiors was the final straw that made him explore other job options.