The idiom ‘at/reach breaking point' means ‘the stage at which control over yourself or a situation is lost’. This video explains the meaning of the idiom 'at/reach breaking point' in English. We explain how to use it with some easy examples for Social and Business English.
Similar to the idiom ‘at the end of my rope/tether', to ‘reach breaking point’ is the point at which a person, or situation, becomes stressed or critical and they/it lose(s) control. It’s at this point that problems or difficulties become too hard to cope with and things might soon collapse. This idiom is commonly heard in both social and professional environments.
Further Examples:
James reached his breaking point in his marriage and filed for divorce.
The company lost another contract and have now reached breaking point. They’re closing down.