I never win an argument with her. She always has the last word.
The superintendent has the last word in ordering new desks.
Mrs. Green's stove is the last word in stoves.
Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". Оригинал: A.Маккей, М.Т.Боткер, Дж.И.Гейтс. 1997.
last word — last′ word′ n. 1) the closing remark or comment, as in an argument 2) a final or definitive work, statement, etc.: This book is the last word on the topic[/ex] 3) the latest, most modern thing … From formal English to slang
last word — ► NOUN 1) a final or definitive pronouncement. 2) the most modern or advanced example of something: the last word in luxury … English terms dictionary
last word — n. 1. a) the final word or speech, regarded as settling the argument b) final authority 2. something regarded as perfect or definitive 3. Informal the very latest style … English World dictionary
last word — /last ˈwɜd/ (say lahst werd) noun 1. ultimate authority: *Father would not hear of it and already it was he who had the last word on family affairs. –mary durack, 1959. 2. (plural) the final words of a dying person …
last word — {n.} 1. The last remark in an argument. * /I never win an argument with her. She always has the last word./ 2. The final say in deciding something. * /The superintendent has the last word in ordering new desks./ 3. {informal} The most modern… … Dictionary of American idioms
last word — {n.} 1. The last remark in an argument. * /I never win an argument with her. She always has the last word./ 2. The final say in deciding something. * /The superintendent has the last word in ordering new desks./ 3. {informal} The most modern… … Dictionary of American idioms
last word — n. to get in, have the last word (she had the last word in the argument) * * * [ˌlɑːst wɜːd] have the last word (she had the last word in the argument) to get in … Combinatory dictionary
Last Word — Infobox Radio Show show name = Last Word imagesize = caption = other names = format = Factual runtime = 28 mins country = United Kingdom language = English home station = BBC Radio 4 syndicates = television = presenter = starring = announcer =… … Wikipedia
last word — 1. the closing remark or comment, as in an argument: By the rules of debate she would have the last word. 2. a final or definitive work, statement, etc.: This report is the last word on the treatment of arthritis. 3. the latest, most modern thing … Universalium
last word — 1) that s my last word Syn: final decision, definitive statement, conclusive comment 2) she was determined to have the last word Syn: concluding remark, final say, closing statement 3) the last word in luxury and efficiency Syn … Thesaurus of popular words
