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to the last

Idioms

To the end, especially to the end of one's life. For example, The defenders held out to the last but the bombs finished them. [c. 1600]

Example Sentences

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England take on Uruguay in a friendly on Friday and to mark the match we're looking back to the last time the two played each other at the 2014 World Cup.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The longer leagues wait, the more likely it is that regulation will arrive in reaction to the last scandal instead of in preparation for the next one.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Let’s begin with the new ayatollah, who does appear to have quite a few similarities to the last ayatollah.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2026

An India win against Zimbabwe in Chennai later Thursday will guarantee South Africa's progress to the last four.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

I plunked myself in the aisle seat on the third to the last row in the middle section.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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