have the last laugh

Idioms  

1. see last laugh.

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Example Sentences

Apple could also have the last laugh if the AI trade collapses, according to Nguyen.

From MarketWatch

Billboards went up across the country featuring pictures of the financier smiling and the slogan: “Let’s not let George Soros have the last laugh.”

From New York Times

But Barcelona would have the last laugh at the Nou Camp two weeks later with a 4-0 thrashing of United - without the suspended Eric Cantona and playing Gary Walsh in goal in place of Peter Schmeichel because of the "three-foreigner rule" external-link that existed in European competitions at that time.

From BBC

The MIT moment was recorded by Jack’s mother, Robyn, and, truth be told, Jack might have the last laugh in the impact he eventually makes with his 4.5 grade-point average and the ability he showed last winter to pull off an amazing senior season, when he balanced playing football while taking AP calculus BC, AP physics mechanics, AP chemistry, AP English Literature and AP economics.

From Los Angeles Times

If those with a public platform do not heed that wisdom, they will allow the darkest forces in American politics to have the last laugh.

From Salon