Idiom
at last
Meaning
finally, especially after a long time or after many problems.
Examples
“The bus arrived at last.”
“After waiting in the rain for an hour, the train arrived at last.”
“Following years of dedicated research and countless failed experiments, the scientist discovered the cure at last.”
Examples
simple
“The bus arrived at last.”
contextual
“After waiting in the rain for an hour, the train arrived at last.”
complex
“Following years of dedicated research and countless failed experiments, the scientist discovered the cure at last.”
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
- Updated