Question 47
MediumOriginal questionChoose the meaning of the idiom "the last straw".
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The last straw is the final problem, after many others, that makes a situation too much to bear.
Worth noting
A very small amount is tempting, but the idiom is about patience running out.
- Concept
- The meaning of the idiom "the last straw"
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