the stroke that broke the camel's back
Synonym of the straw that broke the camel's back.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“That rude comment was the stroke 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 bedlam breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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all hell breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026