How to Pronounce "see the last of"
expression
SEE thuh LAST uhv
SEE thuh LAHST ov
Definition
To encounter someone or something for the final time, often because they are leaving, disappearing, or never returning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsi/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/ /ˈəv
British English
sˈiː/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɑːst/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEE thuh LAST uhv
UK
SEE thuh LAHST ov
Listen in Context
We finally saw the last of winter snow this year.
After the move, I saw the last of my childhood home.
I hope we have seen the last of those power cuts.
Don’t worry, you haven’t seen the last of me!