Last thing Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/ /ˈθɪŋ
LAST-thing
lˈɑːst/ /θˈɪŋ
LAHST-thing
Definition
'Last thing' is an expression used to refer to the final action, thought, or event in a sequence, especially at the end of the day or before another activity.
Usage & Nuances
Common in spoken and informal English; often appears in phrases like 'the last thing I do' or 'last thing at night.' Can also mean 'the very thing I would not want' as in 'the last thing I need.' Avoid confusing with 'at last' (which means 'finally').
Spanish: lo último - lo último (que) se hacePortuguese (BR): última coisa - última tarefaPortuguese (PT): última coisa - última tarefaChinese (Simplified): 最后一件事Chinese (Traditional): 最後一件事Hindi: आख़िरी चीज़Arabic: آخر شيءBengali: সবশেষে - একদম শেষেRussian: последнее - в самый последний моментJapanese: 最後に - 一番最後Vietnamese: cuối cùng - việc cuối cùngKorean: 마지막 - 맨 마지막Turkish: en son - son olarakUrdu: آخری چیز - سب سے آخر میںIndonesian: terakhir - hal terakhir
Example Sentences
I brush my teeth last thing before going to bed.
basic
Check your bag last thing to make sure you have everything.
basic
He always sets his alarm last thing at night.
basic
Just do this last thing before you leave, please.
natural
The last thing I want is to upset you.
natural
Can we talk about this last thing? I’m really tired.
natural