last straw

Example Sentences

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She said the death of her dog was the last straw and she is now considering selling the property.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 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

Some stores even staged walkouts, citing the dress code change as the last straw in a slew of new policies Starbucks that employees say are stifling and damaging their ability to properly do their jobs.

From Salon • Sep. 23, 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