finally snap
Frequency: 7.713.5 per million words
to lose control after a period of stress or patience
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Examples (10)
- My patience finally snapped after weeks of constant delays.
- After years of enduring the abuse, she finally snapped and confronted him.
- His nerves, stretched to their limit, finally snapped during the stressful presentation.
- The constant criticism made him feel like he was about to finally snap.
- She had maintained her composure for so long, but her self-control finally snapped.
- If the pressure continues to mount, I'm afraid he will finally snap.
- Everyone knew the overworked employee would finally snap under the relentless demands.
- The dog, after being provoked repeatedly, finally snapped at the child.
- During the interrogation, his facade of calm finally snapped, revealing his true fear.
- After enduring countless provocations, the usually calm manager finally snapped and yelled at the rude customer.