# last thing

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/last-thing
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

late in the day

## Examples

- I will finish the report last thing today.
- 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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