LAST EXPRESSIONS-3
23 / 11 / 2011
LAST EXPRESSIONS-3: meaning and examples
Good morning again everyone.
Today we continue our look at expressions with the word LAST.
Today's expression is: to have the last laugh
Meaning: to be successful when you were not expected to be, making your opponents look stupid; to make someone who has criticized or defeated you look stupid by succeeding at something more important.
Example 1:
They fired her last year but she had the last laugh because she was hired by their main competitor at twice the salary!
Example 2:
After the votes were counted, we had the last laugh.
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Today we continue our look at expressions with the word LAST.
Today's expression is: to have the last laugh
Meaning: to be successful when you were not expected to be, making your opponents look stupid; to make someone who has criticized or defeated you look stupid by succeeding at something more important.
Example 1:
They fired her last year but she had the last laugh because she was hired by their main competitor at twice the salary!
Example 2:
After the votes were counted, we had the last laugh.
I would be happy to answer any questions about today's Daily Vitamin in the Daily Vitamin section on our website. To post a question, click on the "add a comment" button.
I hope you have a great day!
