Question Choose ALL of the answers that are correct regarding this phrase: "the straw that broke the camel's back" (1 point) Responses This phrase is an idiom. This phrase is an idiom. This phrase is a metaphor. This phrase is a metaphor. It means the camel was injured. It means the camel was injured. It means something was the final problem in a dilemma

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The correct responses regarding the phrase "the straw that broke the camel's back" are:

  • This phrase is an idiom.
  • This phrase is a metaphor.
  • It means something was the final problem in a dilemma.

The statement "It means the camel was injured" is not correct in the context of the phrase's meaning. The phrase metaphorically illustrates that a small addition or problem can lead to a significant consequence, often after a series of other issues.

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