to the last

Idioms  

1. 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]

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to the last

"As scientists, we can get lost in planning our projects to the last detail and expecting things to go a certain way, so it was quite fun to see this unexpected result."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026

It’s felt between the actors on stage and from the orchestra pit to the last row of balcony seats.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

Fulham left-back Robinson was a key player as co-hosts United States captured home imaginations during their run to the last 16.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

“She liked school so much that she went to the last grade twice, because she couldn’t afford to go on,” Marcus recalled in a 1991 interview with the Chemical Heritage Foundation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

“Good gravy,” the admiral remarked as he helped himself to the last of it.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood