The idiom "the straw that breaks the camel's back" is a metaphorical expression used to describe the final, seemingly insignificant event or burden that causes a person or system to collapse or reach a breaking point. The origin of this idiom can be traced back to an ancient proverb that refers to the physical weight limit of a camel or donkey carrying a load. Beyond a certain point, even the addition of a small straw can cause the animal's back to break.

What is the origin of the idiom "the straw that breaks the camel's back" and when to use it?

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Definition und Bedeutung von „the straw that break the camel's back“ im Englischen

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