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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The boss of Emirates Airline has warned Boeing is in the "last chance saloon", saying he had seen a "progressive decline" in its performance.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2024
Another cabinet minister admits the party is "in the last chance saloon".
From BBC • Dec. 17, 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
Tony Romo at the Dallas Cowboys looks to be in last chance saloon as owner Jerry Jones throws the dice once again with a player who has yet to live up to his expectations.
From Reuters • Sep. 2, 2014
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