last straw

• Expresión idiomática que designa el último de una serie de problemas o molestias menores que, aunque no sea grave por sí solo, hace que alguien pierda la paciencia o tome una decisión definitiva.

An idiom referring to the final, minor problem or difficulty in a series that causes someone to finally lose patience or take decisive action.

1. Final irritationB2informal

   The final problem or annoyance in a series that makes someone finally lose patience or give up.

   la gota que colma el vaso

   • When he arrived late again, it was the last straw for his boss.
   • The constant noise from the construction was the last straw for the residents.
   • Her rude comment was the last straw; I decided to end the conversation.