last chance saloon
Britishnoun
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a place frequented by unsavoury or contemptible people
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a situation considered to be the last opportunity for success
Example Sentences
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How many times can England drink in the last chance saloon?
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
This game felt like the last chance saloon for Arsenal.
From BBC • May 14, 2023
He is very much in last chance saloon now.
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2022
He has defied the odds by winning a Masters spot from the last chance saloon, winning the Houston Open in a play-off.
From The Guardian • Apr. 7, 2018
EDT 09:00 Ireland in the last chance saloon ...
From The Guardian • Jun. 22, 2016
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