American Idioms and Expressions

Last But Not Least Idiom

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last but not least
What does last but not least mean?
in the last place but not the least importantLast but not least the boy came up to the front of the class to receive his report card.
last but not least
What does last but not least mean?
in the last place but not the least important Last but not least the boy went to the front of the class to receive his report card.


Some Random Idioms
as luck would have it
What does "as luck would have it" mean?
by chanceAs luck would have it I was able to borrow some clothes to wear to the party.
sting
What does "sting" mean?
cheat; deceive; swindle
down and dirty
What does "down and dirty" mean?
unfair/nasty/sneakyThe team decided to get down and dirty in order to try and win the tournament.
tie (someone's) hands
What does "tie (someone's) hands" mean?
to prevent someone from doing something The principal tied our hands and we were not able to start the project.

turn turtle
What does "turn turtle" mean?
to turn upside downThe car went off the road in the storm and turned turtle.
doomed to failure
What does "doomed to failure" mean?
to be certain to failThe policy of the school was doomed to failure because nobody would support it.
in place of (someone or something)
What does "in place of (someone or something)" mean?
instead of someone or somethingI was able to play in the soccer tournament in place of an injured player.

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