"the stroke that broke the camel's back" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{head|en|idiom}} the stroke that broke the camel's back
  1. (idiomatic) Alternative form of the straw that broke the camel's back Tags: alt-of, alternative, idiomatic Alternative form of: the straw that broke the camel's back
    Sense id: en-the_stroke_that_broke_the_camel's_back-en-noun-8Mjn1HHA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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