breaking point

Examples (10)

• The constant pressure from her boss pushed her to the breaking point.
• After weeks of non-stop work, the young intern was nearing his breaking point.
• The healthcare system is stretched to a breaking point due to the pandemic.
• Negotiations between the two countries reached a breaking point over the weekend.
• Every elastic band has a breaking point, and so does every person.
• Their relationship had been at a breaking point for months before they finally separated.
• The dam was tested to its breaking point by the torrential rain.
• Many parents are at a financial breaking point with the rising cost of living.
• He calmly explained that he was close to his breaking point and needed a vacation.
• The political situation is tense and could reach a breaking point at any moment.