the last straw
US /ðə læst strɔː/
UK /ðə læst strɔː/
1.
a gota d'água, o limite
the final problem in a series of problems that makes a situation unbearable
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When he insulted my family, that was the last straw.
Quando ele insultou minha família, essa foi a gota d'água.
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The constant delays were annoying, but losing my luggage was the last straw.
Os atrasos constantes eram irritantes, mas perder minha bagagem foi a gota d'água.