How to Pronounce "have the last laugh"
expression
HAV thuh LAST laf
hav thuh LAHST LAHF
Definition
To succeed or be proven right in the end after others doubted, mocked, or opposed you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/ /ˈɫæf
British English
hæv/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɑːst/ /lˈɑːf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV thuh LAST laf
UK
hav thuh LAHST LAHF
Listen in Context
He was teased for his idea, but he had the last laugh when it worked.
Even though she lost at first, she had the last laugh by winning the final match.
People laughed at his plan, but he had the last laugh when it became successful.
She kept quiet when everyone doubted her, but she definitely had the last laugh.