Definition
an action or event that further worsens an already failing situation, making ultimate failure more certain.
催命符
Their poor financial situation, compounded by this huge fine, was surely the final nail in the coffin.
他們糟糕的財務狀況，再加上這筆巨額罰款，無疑是最後一根稻草。
After losing two major sponsors, the delay to the project was another nail in the coffin.
在失去兩家主要贊助商後，項目的延誤又是雪上加霜。
The company’s product quality has been poor and this major recall is the final nail in the coffin.
公司的產品質量一直很差，這次大規模召回是最後一根稻草。