straw that broke the camel's back
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
The last in a line of unacceptable occurrences; the final tipping point in a sensitive situation.
Sự kiện cuối cùng trong một loạt các sự việc không thể chấp nhận được
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Equivalents & related
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Common questions
What does “straw that broke the camel's back” mean?
The last in a line of unacceptable occurrences; the final tipping point in a sensitive situation.
Is “straw that broke the camel's back” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“giọt nước tràn li” (Tiếng Việt) — near equivalent.