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21be the last word in something — be the last word in (something) to be the best or most modern example of something. It s a nice enough restaurant and it s very reasonably priced but it s not exactly the last word in style …
22be the last word in — (something) to be the best or most modern example of something. It s a nice enough restaurant and it s very reasonably priced but it s not exactly the last word in style …
23say the last word — have the last word, make the final comment …
24the final word — see ↑word, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑final * * * the last/final word (on sth) idiom the last comment or decision about sth • He always has to have the last word in …
25(the) last word — …
26last word, the — noun 1. ) the last thing said in an argument: have the last word: My sister always has to have the last word. 2. ) information that everyone considers to be the best: last word, the on: The book is hardly the last word on the subject. 3. ) the… …
27last 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… …
28last 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… …
29the last/final word — 1 : the final thing said in an argument or a discussion Your mother s decision is the final word on the matter. Why do you always have to have the last word? [=to be the last person to speak] 2 : the power to make a final decision The judge will… …
30last word on something — the last/final word (on sth) idiom the last comment or decision about sth • He always has to have the last word in any argument. • I m willing to wait one more week, and that s my final word on the subject. Main entry: ↑word …
