Straw that Broke the Camel’s Back

This is a fantastic phrase in Spoken English. 
 Every native speaker knows this phrase and uses it.

Have the Last Word

This is a common and useful expression in spoken English.  It also describes a certain type of stubborn personality.  It’s not really a good quality, but it’s a character trait that many people have.

Taking Yourself Too Seriously

This is a great phrase to explain a certain type of negative psychology. If someone “takes themselves too seriously” it means they aren’t seeing  the humor with what they are doing.

I vs Me, Okay, etc.

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I’ve Heard This Song and Dance Before

This is a long slang phrase but it’s a good one.  
 It’s easy to understand, remember, and actually use!

Slave Driver

If someone is a “slave driver” it means that they make
other people work incredibly hard.  No one likes a slave driver.
They are so difficult to work for and they don’t make your life happy.