The last straw

Protests happen every day (especially recently in the USA) and while we can all agree that they are necessary and often effective when promoting social change, they can be very intense and tiring.

Idiom of the day: The last straw. Meaning: The last in a series of unpleasant events that finally makes you feel that you cannot continue to accept a bad situation. #idiom #idioms #english #learnenglish

From reeds used by ancient Sumerians to bendy straws in World War II hospitals, people have changed the straw to fit their needs for 5000 years. Today however, this useful tool is contributing to the plastic problem polluting our oceans. Once again, the simple straw needs a reinvention. Read THE LAST PLASTIC STRAW to find out more!

Dear Wife, I’m writing you this letter to tell you that I’m leaving you forever. I’ve been a good man to you for 7 years & I have nothing to show for it. These last 2 weeks have been hell. … Your boss called to tell me that you quit your job today & that was the last straw. Last week, you came

Last Straw.

Every year as child, I looked forward to December 1st. My family started the tradition of burning a candle, one number per day until Christmas. We pulled out Christmas decorations and the house transformed into a magical place. But my VERY FAVORITE thing about December 1st was my hearing my mom read "The Last Straw"by Paula McDonald. Back then, it was simply on a piece of paper, bent and wrinkled from years of reading it. Since then, it has been made into a book and it is my favorite picture…

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Plastic straws create litter and often end up in the stomachs of wild animals — but the group Last Plastic Straw has an easy solution.

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A cute little story about a tradition to bring the true spirit of Christmas with a story called The Last Straw by Paula McDonald and free printable. It is a bittersweet day, as we come to the last day of the 12 days of Christmas printables series. I have had fun and I hope you’ve...

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Kim Possible | Ron and the Last Straw

Because who else will subtly tell it like it is.

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