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last thing

idiom

late in the day


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  1. 01

    be a thing

    To exist, or to be available, widespread, possible, or a common practice.

  2. 02

    best thing since sliced bread

    Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.

  3. 03

    best thing since sliced pan

    Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.

  4. 04

    breathe one's last

    To die.

  5. 05

    bright young thing

    One who is youthful, clever, eager, and high-spirited in manner and attractive in appearance.

  6. 06

    chance'd be a fine thing

    Synonym of no chance or fat chance, with a somewhat more cheerful attitude.

  7. 07

    cobbler, keep to your last

    One should not criticise matters outside one's field of expertise; one should mind one's business.

  8. 08

    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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