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单词 last straw
释义

last straw

English

Etymology

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

Noun

last straw (uncountable)

  1. (idiomatic, almost always preceded by the) A small addition to a burden which causes it to exceed the capacity.
    That's the last straw; it's a petty demand but I’m already under too much work. I quit!

Synonyms

  • final straw
  • the straw that broke the camel's back

Translations

See also

  • deal breaker

Anagrams

  • stalwarts
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