the straw that breaks the camel's back
US /ðə strɔ ðæt breɪks ðə ˈkæm.əlz bæk/
UK /ðə strɔ ðæt breɪks ðə ˈkæm.əlz bæk/
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de druppel die de emmer deed overlopen
the final small problem or insult that causes someone to lose their patience or tolerance, even after enduring many previous difficulties
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His constant tardiness was annoying, but forgetting my birthday was the straw that broke the camel's back.
Zijn constante te laat komen was irritant, maar mijn verjaardag vergeten was de druppel die de emmer deed overlopen.
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After weeks of stress, the broken printer was the straw that broke the camel's back, and she burst into tears.
Na weken van stress was de kapotte printer de druppel die de emmer deed overlopen, en ze barstte in tranen uit.