A Scarborough warning noun phrase
Not any warning
The earthquake hit the island with a Scarborough warning last night.
The villagers were given a Scarborough warning about the upcoming attack.
They has fired him with a Scarborough warning.
Used to warn readers that an important detail of the plot is about to be revealed
A phrase that introduces a warning or reminder
Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail
Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him