tức nước vỡ bờ
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Meaning · English
the straw that broke the camel's back
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
straw that broke the camel's back
The last in a line of unacceptable occurrences; the final tipping point in a sensitive situation.
English
Near equivalent
giọt nước tràn li
(noun) the straw that broke the camel's back; the last straw
Tiếng Việt · via straw that broke the camel's back
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Common questions
What does “tức nước vỡ bờ” mean?
the straw that broke the camel's back
Is “tức nước vỡ bờ” 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?
“straw that broke the camel's back” (English) — near equivalent.