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last straw

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Definition


The last in a series of set backs or unfavorable occurrences.

Context : Relationships, Social Life
Category: Idiom
Semantic:

Usage of “last straw”

  1. That's the last straw, I will not take this verbal abuse anymore.

Examples of idiom “last straw” from Twitter
  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'serpentinegal'
    serpentinegal:

    @ghimeu well, the last straw was almost literally stabbed into my eye ;)

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'thethirdj3'
    thethirdj3:

    Also, I just found him going through my wallet. he didn't take anything but he went through my wallet. that, my friends, is the last straw.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'jamm86'
    jamm86:

    This was the last straw I cant believe on my 24th birthday this is happening to me..but it was my choice so I have to accept it and move on

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'kateigh'
    kateigh:

    When do you delete your myspace? When you cry about it. Although there may be a lot more to the story, that's the last straw.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'stacygirlfren'
    stacygirlfren:

    Ughhhh!!!! last straw I swear

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'aamandapleasee'
    aamandapleasee:

    That was the last straw. I'm no longer taking part in this.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'JoshSchippe'
    JoshSchippe:

    That was the last straw, Charter. I'll be switching to U-Verse. And no, your Twitter staff can't talk me out of it.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'fansextikkk'
    fansextikkk:

    I've heard enough , this shall be the last straw