English Explanatory Dictionary

have the last laugh

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be vindicated; to triumph despite predicted failure; to find success after defeat or setback.

Pronunciation

en-au-have the last laugh.ogg

Word forms

have the last laugh has the last laugh having the last laugh had the last laugh get the last laugh

Related words

he who laughs last laughs best laugh all the way to the bank laugh on the other side of one's face the joke is on someone have the last word
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