"final straw" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} final straw (uncountable)
  1. Synonym of last straw Tags: uncountable Synonyms: last straw [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-final_straw-en-noun-BYEtlxB~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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