The final straw
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The final straw refers to the latest problem in an ongoing series of difficulties that convinces someone they can no longer tolerate a situation. The event itself can be relatively small, but its timing after earlier troubles makes it decisive.
When our landlord ignored our damp ceiling for the third time, it was the final straw.