I will finish the report last thing today.
last thing
idiomlate in the day
Please send me the updated files last thing on Friday so I can review them over the weekend.
The manager insisted that we finalize the budget projections last thing before the office closed for the holiday break.
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be a thing
To exist, or to be available, widespread, possible, or a common practice.
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best thing since sliced bread
Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.
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best thing since sliced pan
Alternative form of greatest thing since sliced bread.
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breathe one's last
To die.
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bright young thing
One who is youthful, clever, eager, and high-spirited in manner and attractive in appearance.
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chance'd be a fine thing
Synonym of no chance or fat chance, with a somewhat more cheerful attitude.
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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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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.
Last updated April 17, 2026