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
It's so devastating to us as a whole group, because this was the last chance saloon for some of the lads who possibly won't play for England again.
From BBC ● Nov. 16, 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
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