How to Pronounce "last hurrah"
expression
ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/ /hʊˈɹɑ
LAST huh-RAH
lˈɑːst/ /həɹˈɑː
lahst huh-RAH
Definition
A big final effort, event, or celebration before the end of something, like retiring or leaving. Often used for someone's last big achievement or party before a change.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæs/, /ˈɫæst/ /hʊˈɹɑ
British English
lˈɑːst/ /həɹˈɑː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAST huh-RAH
UK
lahst huh-RAH
Listen in Context
He gave his last hurrah before retiring from his job.
They threw a last hurrah before their friend moved away.
The team had a last hurrah at the final game of the season.
It was really just a last hurrah—we knew things would change after that night.