“The final straw”
Definicja
The last problem that makes a situation unacceptable.
Przykłady
Examples
“His rude comment was the final straw.”
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His rude comment was _____.Compare with the original example
His rude comment was the final straw.
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- What does "The final straw" mean?
- "The final straw" means the last problem that makes a situation unacceptable.
- How do you use "The final straw" in a sentence?
- Example: "His rude comment was the final straw."
- Should I interpret "The final straw" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.