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LAST STRAW

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Last Straw.

Last Straw - as a noun

The final irritation that stretches your patience beyond the limit

Example Sentences

"The constant chatter of my coworkers was annoying, but the last straw was when they started playing loud music."
"I've tolerated my roommate's messiness for months, but the last straw was when he spilled food all over the couch."
"I was already frustrated with the slow internet, but the last straw was when it completely stopped working."
"My car had been giving me trouble for a while, but the last straw was when it broke down in the middle of nowhere."
"I've had a headache all day, and the last straw was when someone started jackhammering outside my window."
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