The constant criticism was the straw that broke the camel's back, and he finally quit
Her boss piled on another impossible deadline, which was the straw that broke the camel's back
After years of neglect, the final argument was the straw that broke the camel's back for their marriage
He had tolerated many inconveniences, but this final insult was the straw that broke the camel's back
The company's repeated broken promises were the straw that broke the camel's back for its loyal customers
When they canceled his flight for the third time, it was the straw that broke the camel's back
Her landlord's refusal to fix the leak was the straw that broke the camel's back; she decided to move out
The politician's latest scandal proved to be the straw that broke the camel's back with voters
He put up with a lot of rudeness, but the cashier's attitude was the straw that broke the camel's back
The team had been losing all season, but this disastrous performance was the straw that broke the camel's back for the coach
That was the final frustration for me.
So that was the straw that broke the camel's back?
Absolutely, I am done with this situation.
That final comment was the straw that broke the camel's back
The final comment was the last thing they could tolerate
Enough was enough; that comment pushed them over the edge