last straw

Example Sentences

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The firing of his defense minister at a time of heightened security threats in the West Bank and elsewhere, appeared to be a last straw for many, prompting a new surge of opposition.

From Seattle Times

The last straw for the sisters came in 2020, with the explosion of late-night partying on their street involving cars with powerful speakers.

From New York Times

“I felt my safety was in danger. And that was the last straw,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Watching the rest of the world think forward while Hong Kong doesn’t budge and becomes more draconian is deeply frustrating and, for some people, the last straw.”

From Washington Post

Most likely, of course, the last straw was all of them and none of them.

From New York Times