Definition of last straw, the
last straw, the
noun
- the final incident before decisive action will be taken.
Last edited on Jul 25 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.
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Other terms relating to 'last': | |
| Definitions include: adj. To be of poor quality, displeasing. Origin: Berkeley CA, during the infamous 1960's era. | |
| Definitions include: appearing last in some list, but not because it's the least important item on the list. | |
| Definitions include: outdated, antiquated, old. | |
| Definitions include: in a way that annoys. | |
| Definitions include: a general insult. | |
Other terms relating to 'straw': | |
| Definitions include: to make a futile attempt. | |
Other terms relating to 'the': | |
| Definitions include: walking, generally as opposed to driving. | |
| Definitions include: interrogation. | |
| Definitions include: extremely intoxicated | |
| Definitions include: information. | |
| Definitions include: something you have now is worth more than two things you have just a chance of getting. | |
| Definitions include: a good estimate. | |
| Definitions include: a secret advantage. | |
| Definitions include: Inclusive | |
| Definitions include: to make a bad situation worse. | |
| Definitions include: with the amount of time left to finish a task rapidly disappearing. | |
| Definitions include: of a male, to urinate. | |
| Definitions include: secret sexual activity with a person other than one's partner. | |
| Definitions include: Meaning caring about everything. | |
| Definitions include: extremely popular. | |
| Definitions include: taking a passive role. | |
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