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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"I've been to a quite few of these games, the last chance saloon, where we needed to win in the final group game," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 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
Saints captain Hartley had admitted last year he was in the "last chance saloon" when it came to his England career, following a string of misdemeanours.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2014
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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