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the final straw
The last in a series of negative actions or events that makes the situation no longer tolerable. I'm already fed up with your lazy, selfish behavior, Jim, but if you can't be bothered to come with me to my own mother's funeral, well that will be the final straw!
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final
/last straw The final annoyance or setback, which even though minor makes one no longer able to endure something.
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