- What does the idiom the last laugh mean?
- What is to have the last laugh?
- Who laughs first laughs last?
What does the idiom the last laugh mean?
: the satisfaction of ultimate triumph or success especially after being scorned or regarded as a failure. he got the last laugh on his early critics.
What is to have the last laugh?
to succeed when others thought you would not: She was fired from the company last year, but she had the last laugh when she was hired by their main rival at twice the salary.
Who laughs first laughs last?
Definition: It may seem like someone is winning throughout a situation, but it is only when it is over that the real winner is apparent; The final outcome is more important than whoever had the advantage at the beginning or in the middle.