last word, the

The final statement in a verbal argument, as in Karen is never satisfied unless she has the last word. [Late 1800s]

A conclusive or authoritative statement or treatment; also, the power or authority of ultimate decision. For example, This report is considered to be the last word on genetic counseling, or In financial matters, the treasurer has the last word. [Late 1800s]

The latest thing; the newest, most fashionable of its kind. For example, Our food processor is the last word in kitchen gadgetry. [c. 1930]

Words nearby last word, the

the last laugh, Last of the Mohicans, The, The last shall be first, the last straw, The Last Supper, last word, the, the latest, lay of the land, the, Thelazia, thelaziasis, Leaning Tower of Pisa, The

单词	last word, the
释义	last word, the 1 The final statement in a verbal argument, as in Karen is never satisfied unless she has the last word. [Late 1800s] 2 A conclusive or authoritative statement or treatment; also, the power or authority of ultimate decision. For example, This report is considered to be the last word on genetic counseling, or In financial matters, the treasurer has the last word. [Late 1800s] 3 The latest thing; the newest, most fashionable of its kind. For example, Our food processor is the last word in kitchen gadgetry. [c. 1930] Words nearby last word, the the last laugh, Last of the Mohicans, The, The last shall be first, the last straw, The Last Supper, last word, the, the latest, lay of the land, the, Thelazia, thelaziasis, Leaning Tower of Pisa, The The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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