breaking point
noun
the point at which a person, object, structure, etc., collapses under stress.
the point at which a situation or condition becomes critical.
Origin of breaking point
First recorded in 1895–1900
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Historical Examples of breaking point
Fate recognised that there would come a breaking-point, and relented in time.
One Day's CourtshipRobert Barr
Was this the final crash of a brain driven to breaking-point?
The Golden WomanRidgwell Cullum
As for driving them to breaking-point, I think you need not fear for that.
Nicanor - Teller of TalesC. Bryson Taylor
He had been strained by something or other to the breaking-point—so much was evident.
IT and Other StoriesGouverneur Morris
The cords in his neck stood out like strings drawn to the breaking-point.
Long Live the KingMary Roberts Rinehart
breaking point
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breaking point
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