last straw
Example Sentences
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The "last straw" occurred when Littlewood travelled to Brandenburg, Germany, to compete in the European Canoe Polo Championships in September 2023.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
"This is the last straw," said Meghna Sen, a 17-year-old aspiring psychology student.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
“It could be a real easy excuse for us to say, ‘Alright, that’s finally the last straw that’s gonna keep us from doing this thing,’” fullback Kyle Juszczyk said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
For many The Sims fans, this is the last straw.
From Slate • Oct. 1, 2025
Although he was still a wealthy man in his own right, Tycho felt this to be the last straw, and made immediate plans to move on.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
