Identify the correct interpretation of 'The last straw'.
- A. The final problem in a series of problems that makes a situation unbearable ✓
- B. To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem
- C. To tell something briefly, leaving out unnecessary details
- D. To do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality
Correct answer
A. The final problem in a series of problems that makes a situation unbearable
Explanation
'The last straw' means the final problem in a series of problems that makes a situation unbearable.