The Straw That Broke The Camel's Back
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (57231)
April 4, 2022 5:13am CST
Yes this is another idiom.
Sometimes people find themselves in unhappy situations. Frustrating situations which they would like to get out of, but they keep holding back - afraid to take that first step to freedom
Then after weeks, months or sometimes years of suffering in silence, one little incident triggers a decision.
That incident, small as it may seem is "the straw that broke the camel's back". No more suffering in silence, you make up your mind and take action. This incident is the last straw.
Apart from relationship situations there could be others like : - a job in which you are being harassed; a neighborhood you know you should leave - or a houseguest who is making you very uncomfortable.
Have you ever found yourself in any such situation?- and one incident( the last straw) finally pushes you to take action?
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@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
4 Apr 22
We have a different saying for the same meaning in Italian "the drop that caused the basin to overflow".
Yes, I have been in a situation like that with my niece. I have been kind, I helped her, I never pretended gratitude, but the day she refused a little favor to my husband (after all what he did for her), well that was the straw that broke the camel back.
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
4 Apr 22
I have yes many years ago many times.
These days, I have enough experience to know not to wait to take action.
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
4 Apr 22
@Kandae11 Well, it takes some experience, doesn't it Kandase? I know you also experienced it.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
4 Apr 22
Oh yes, though I can't think of the last time it happened
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@ihasaquestion (8273)
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4 Apr 22
I think this exists especially in convos for me. Like I don't necessarily have to get the last word out just to prove my point or theory, a lot of straws will break just to keep me subdued.
Just kidding about the straws.
Just kidding about the straws.2 people like this
@ihasaquestion (8273)
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5 Apr 22
@Kandae11 I think any human can break, but we support one another through difficult times. That's where our true characters lie. Take care, my friend.
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@snowy22315 (208945)
• United States
4 Apr 22
Sometimes yes. However, many times the unknown is less preferable to the current situation. Stick with the devil you know seems to have been my thought as of late, but that could change.
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@sulynsi (2669)
• Canada
4 Apr 22
Your post got me thinking.
I have to say, in my own experience, the weight of the 'straw' can be very light, or VERY heavy.
Depending on what the situation is or the person, I have an extremely high tolerance or a very limited tolerance.
Jobs? I've had one or two that it took nothing to be my 'straw' - like the boss who swore at me on my very first day.
Snap!
Other jobs, I've bided my time, because I knew something better was coming but I needed a paycheck in the meantime. But, yes, although I may have put up with something, the writing was on the wall.
Relationships? Workmates, acquaintances - depends on how closely I must work with them. I've seen myself put up with a lot from someone -other times - I drop them faster than a hot poker.
Marriage? I can't say its been easy street - we've had our issues. But I made a promise, not just to my husband, but to our Creator. That means a lot to me - and for me, it means, stick it out, work it out.
'...someone may overpower one alone, but two together can take a stand against him. And a threefold cord cannot quickly be torn apart.' Ecclesiastes 4:12
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@RasmaSandra (98004)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Apr 22
Probably many years ago but I am glad that lately everything has gone all right for me and there is not much to worry about, Guess that is just because I am totally on my own,
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@RasmaSandra (98004)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Apr 22
@Kandae11 thank you with the Lord's help as I pray every day all should be well
@Marilynda1225 (91115)
• United States
4 Apr 22
Definitely. It was when I decided to get divorced
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@Dena91 (17039)
• United States
5 Apr 22
Yes with my friend of 28 years.
It's a long story, but she was doing things that I and her grown children warned her would bring her unhappiness and trouble. She continued on wanting us to go along and help her.
After talking with her and telling I would help her no more, she called and asked me once again and I told her no. It was the straw that broke the camels back and unfortunately, it ended our friendship and damaged her relationship with her children.
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