He thinks he won, but he who laughs last laughs loudest.
he who laughs last laughs loudest
idiomI'll get you back for what you did
Origin
first recorded 17th c.From the 17th-century proverb 'He laugheth best that laugheth to the end', recorded in the play The Christmas Prince (1608).
My coworker took credit for my idea today, but I know the boss will find out the truth soon; he who laughs last laughs loudest.
Although the rival company currently dominates the market through aggressive tactics, our legal team is confident that he who laughs last laughs loudest once the investigation concludes.
Last updated June 7, 2026