That rude comment was the stroke that broke the camel's back.
the stroke that broke the camel's back
idiomSynonym of the straw that broke the camel's back.
After months of missed deadlines, his final mistake was the stroke that broke the camel's back and led to his firing.
While the team had endured numerous minor setbacks, this final failure proved to be the stroke that broke the camel's back, forcing them to abandon the project entirely.
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all the way to Egery and back
The long way; a roundabout route; a long distance to travel.
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back down
To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously had, or has planned to have.
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back forty
The most remote or inaccessible part of any place.
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back gammon player
A person, chiefly a homosexual, who has anal sex.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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back into
To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's own team has also lost.
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back of one's hand
A display of disrespect or scorn.
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back off
To become less aggressive, particularly when one had appeared committed to act.