the last straw

[Saneta]

http://www.english-test.net/toeic/listening/co-workers_talk_about_the_installation_of_the_companys_new_computer_system.html

When the system crashed last Friday, it was the last straw. - the last alarm???

many thanks

[Beeesneees]

the last straw / the straw that broke the camel's back.

The last problem on top of a whole set of (probably unrelated) problems, which led to great upset.
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[Saneta]

the straw hat broke the camel's back - it is funny, but is it just a saying and means sth figuratively?

[Beeesneees]

Sorry: the straw that broke the camel's back.

http://www.jimloy.com/logic/camel.htm
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