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.