see the last of

Idioms

End one's dealings with someone or something, as in I hope I've seen the last of those boring ice shows, or We haven't seen the last of Jerry—he'll be back. [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

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“I don’t think you are going to see the last of it,” Mills said Friday.

From Washington Times • May 26, 2023

Dodge brand executives are betting customers will see the last of the current Chargers and Challengers as collectible vehicles worth paying a premium to own.

From Reuters • Aug. 15, 2022

“But we still have ambitious plans for Compound, including being open most Fridays-Sundays in December to see the last of Glenn Kaino’s ‘Tidepools’ before the last day on December 19th.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2021

They were especially glad to see the last of Clayton Curse-shaw.

From Washington Post • Oct. 24, 2016

Edward, for one, was relieved to see the last of her.

From "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo

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