The last mile is the hardest part of the delivery process.
last mile
idiomThe final stage of delivery of goods, etc., from a distribution centre to the consumer, often involving greater effort or expense.
Logistics companies often struggle to keep costs down during the last mile of delivery to a customer's home.
While the global supply chain operates with impressive efficiency, the last mile remains a complex challenge that requires significant investment and local coordination.
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breathe one's last
To die.
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cobbler, keep to your last
One should not criticise matters outside one's field of expertise; one should mind one's business.
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country mile
A long way, a great distance.
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dead last
Finishing in last place in a competition or ranking, often by a considerable margin to the next to last place finisher or after an exceptionally poor showing or season.
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draw one's last breath
To die.
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every last
every; without exception (used for emphasis).
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fall at the last hurdle
To fail near the end of an activity, a project, etc.
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first and last
A person's combined given name and surname.