English Explanatory Dictionary

he who laughs last laughs best

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Success is enjoyed more after having previously endured ridicule.

Pronunciation

/ˈhiː huː ˈlɑːfs ˈlɑːst ˈlɑːfs ˈbɛst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-he who laughs last laughs best.wav /ˈhi hu ˈlæfs ˈlæst ˈlæfs ˈbɛst/

Word forms

he who laughs last laughs best he laughs best that laughs last he who laughs last laughs hardest

Related words

have the last laugh revenge is a dish best served cold revenge is sweet
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