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last word on something — the last/final word (on sth) idiom the last comment or decision about sth • He always has to have the last word in any argument. • I m willing to wait one more week, and that s my final word on the subject. Main entry: ↑word … Useful english dictionary
be the last word in something — be the last word in (something) to be the best or most modern example of something. It s a nice enough restaurant and it s very reasonably priced but it s not exactly the last word in style … New idioms dictionary
(the) last word in something — the last word in (something) the best or most modern example of something. In the ‘70s, the magazine was widely viewed among young people as the last word in humor … New idioms dictionary
last word, the — noun 1. ) the last thing said in an argument: have the last word: My sister always has to have the last word. 2. ) information that everyone considers to be the best: last word, the on: The book is hardly the last word on the subject. 3. ) the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
the last word on something — the last/final word (on sth) idiom the last comment or decision about sth • He always has to have the last word in any argument. • I m willing to wait one more week, and that s my final word on the subject. Main entry: ↑word … Useful english dictionary
the last word in something — the ˌlast ˈword (in sth) idiom the most recent, fashionable, advanced, etc. thing • These apartments are the last word in luxury. Main entry: ↑lastidiom … Useful english dictionary
last word — Something described as the last word is the most recent or most fashionable in its category. Steve s new computer is the last word in technology … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
last word — ► NOUN 1) a final or definitive pronouncement. 2) the most modern or advanced example of something: the last word in luxury … English terms dictionary
last word — n. 1. a) the final word or speech, regarded as settling the argument b) final authority 2. something regarded as perfect or definitive 3. Informal the very latest style … English World dictionary
last word — {n.} 1. The last remark in an argument. * /I never win an argument with her. She always has the last word./ 2. The final say in deciding something. * /The superintendent has the last word in ordering new desks./ 3. {informal} The most modern… … Dictionary of American idioms
