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Definition breaking point in British English

breaking point noun

[singular] noun
/ˈbreɪkɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/
1

a situation in which there are so many problems or so many things to do that a person or organization can no longer deal with them

Example

High unemployment was stretching the welfare system to breaking point.

Synonyms and related words
turning point peak climax
Definition breaking point in British English