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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Example Sentences

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

England are yet to produce a complete performance but have progressed to the last four with five successive wins, having come through a series of tight finishes.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 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

Now for the eyes: I had left them to the last, because they required the most careful working.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë