How to Pronounce "the last straw"
expression
thuh LAST straw
thuh LAHST straw
Definition
A phrase used when something small is the final problem in a series, causing someone to lose patience or finally react.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/ /ˈstɹɔ
British English
ðə, ði/ /lˈɑːst/ /stɹˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh LAST straw
UK
thuh LAHST straw
Listen in Context
When his phone broke, it was the last straw for him.
Her son lying again was the last straw.
Getting stuck in traffic was the last straw after a bad day.
I've had enough—your mess in the kitchen is the last straw.