Meaning of Idiom ‘Last of the Big Spenders’ Last of the big spenders is an ironic expression used to describe a thrifty or frugal person, i.e., a tightwad; it is also used when someone is being especially careful with their money or making a very small and frugal purchase and is often used deprecatingly of … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Last Resort’ The last resort is a final action or effort to achieve something when everything else fails; a course of action to be taken only when nothing else succeeds; a final hope. , Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage A last resort is something … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Last One In is a Rotten Egg’ Last one in is a rotten egg is used by children (or by adults with humor) as a way to urge others to join in. It especially refers to jumping into water. Usage This expression may be related to the idioms good egg and bad … Read more
Meaning of the Idiom ‘On Your Last Legs’ To be on your last legs be nearing the end of your strength or usefulness. This idiom usually refers to people, but can also refer to machinery, etc. It may sometimes refer to inanimate objects such as items of clothing. In regards to people, the expression usually means … Read more
Also: ‘Have the last word’ ‘Get the last word’ ‘Be the last word’ ‘Be/Say One’s Last word (about something) Meaning of Idiom ‘the Last Word’ The last word is used in two idioms which can have several meanings. “To have the last word” means to have the right or to take the right to have the … Read more
What Does “The Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back” Mean? The straw that broke the camel’s back refers to a minor happening, circumstance, etc. which, when added to a whole string of other annoyances, is finally too much to bear. When something is the last straw or the straw that broke the camel’s back, a negative consequence is about … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘The Last Person’ The last person or the last thing can have several different meanings, depending on the context. The last person may refer to someone who is very unlikely or unwilling to do something; a person to whom it is very dangerous or inadvisable to do something; or a the least expected or wanted person. … Read more
Meaning of the Idiom ‘Last-Ditch’ A last-ditch effort or attempt is a final desperate attempt to achieve something before giving up for good or ultimately failing. See also the last resort. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Examples Of Use “In the final seconds of the game, Jordan made a … Read more
Meaning of the Idiom ‘Last Laugh’ To have the last laugh means to be victorious over one’s opponents or critics, especially after being doubted; to succeed in the end even after much difficulty and setback. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Examples Of Use “My boss fired me today but … Read more
Also: Final Fling Meaning of the Idiom ‘Last Fling’ To have the last fling means to have one last short period of enjoyment before circumstances curtail one’s freedom. The circumstances may be marriage, University, the military, etc. The expression may refer to simply having fun, but, in the case of marriage, it may refer to having sexual … Read more