last straw

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A small addition to an already heavy burden which causes it to exceed the capacity. idiomatic,uncountable
    — That's the last straw; it's a petty demand but I’m already under too much work. I quit!

词源

Ellipsis of the straw that broke the camel's back.
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