proverbial straw

[RossTaylor]

"proverbial straw"

can anyone please explain what this means?

also, please list some of the usage of the word "proverbial"?

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[Atchan]

"proverbial straw"

can anyone please explain what this means?

also, please list some of the usage of the word "proverbial"?

'tis confusin' - > : (

It has two meaning and is as follow:

1) as used in a proverb or other phrase.

For example:
He's got to pull the proverbial finger out.

2) well known

For example:
his proverbial good humour.

 

[vil]

This is the http://www.yourdictionary.com/proverbialproverbial straw that breaks the camel's back.

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[bhaisahab]

"proverbial straw"

can anyone please explain what this means?

also, please list some of the usage of the word "proverbial"?

'tis confusin' - > : (

Have a look at this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_that_broke_the_camel's_back
When we talk about "a proverbial" something, it means something relating to a proverb.