the last straw

💡 Meaning

The final small problem that makes a situation unbearable after a series of difficulties.

일련의 어려움 이후에 상황을 더 이상 참을 수 없게 만드는 마지막 작은 문제를 말해요.

🧠 Memory Hook

Picture a camel carrying a heavy load of straw on its back. It manages one bundle, then another, then more — until one final tiny piece of straw is added. That one tiny piece breaks the camel's back completely.