AVOID THE EXTRA WORDS
Leaving without his dad's consent was ~the last straw that broke the camel's back~ (nonstandard).
Leaving without his dad's consent was the straw that broke the camel's back (standard). ... Read More
Using Idioms Correctly
'll advise you let go; to be forewarned is to be forearmed (nonstandard).
I'll advise you let go; forewarned is forearmed (standard). ... Read More