How to Pronounce "the last laugh"
expression
thuh LAST laf
thuh LAHST lahf
Definition
If someone has "the last laugh," they succeed or are proved right after others doubted or made fun of them. It means they win or have the final victory in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/ /ˈɫæf
British English
ðə, ði/ /lˈɑːst/ /lˈɑːf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh LAST laf
UK
thuh LAHST lahf
Listen in Context
After years of hard work, she finally had the last laugh.
He was made fun of in school, but he got the last laugh when he became successful.
Everyone said it was impossible, but he ended up with the last laugh.
They thought I couldn't do it, but guess who got the last laugh?