Last word
The last remark in an argument, the final say in deciding something.The woman always expects to have the last word when she and her husband go... Read more →
Last will and testament
The latest version of one's will.After my grandfather's funeral my uncle read out his last will and testament.
Last straw
The last insult or mistake or problem that one can endure and which then causes some reaction.The fourth time that the girl came to work late... Read more →
Last person
The most unlikely person to do something or to be seen somewhere.My friend is the last person that you would expect to see in a French... Read more →
Last-ditch effort
A final effort.The government made a last-ditch effort to prevent a strike by the teachers.
Last but not least
In the last place but not the least important.Last but not least the boy went to the front of the class to receive his report card.
Lash out (at someone)
To suddenly try to hit someone.The boy suddenly lashed out and hit the boy who was sitting beside him.
Lash out (at someone)
To attack someone with words.They were walking along the beach when the girl suddenly lashed out in anger at her boyfriend.
Lapse into a coma
To go into a coma.The woman lapsed into a coma soon after the accident.
Lap up (something) lap (something) up
To eagerly take in or accept some information or praise.The man lapped up the praise that his boss gave him for the recently completed project.