last thing

British  

adverb

1. as the final action, esp before retiring to bed at night

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Example Sentences

Given their limited attention span, the last thing a child needs is a film chock-full of loose ends to distract from the crux of the story.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The last thing the CEO wants to do is buy a route network that loses money, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“We’ve shown up for our anchovies over the years through all the highs and lows, and what’s developed recently was the last thing the Fishwife team expected,” the brand said in its statement.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

During a heatwave the last thing you'll be thinking about is your heating and energy bill.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Elliot seemed to be on edge, and the last thing I needed was to push him over it.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin