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Have the last laugh

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Situational UsagePlay
Use 'have the last laugh' when someone succeeds after initially being doubted or facing setbacks. SlideAfter being cut from the team, Emma trained hard and had the last laugh when she won the championship.
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'Have the last laugh' is a figure of speech and doesn't involve actual laughing. SlideDespite everyone's doubts, Jake had the last laugh when his invention worked perfectly.
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The phrase often implies a positive outcome that vindicates someone after a period of doubt. SlideThey laughed at her eco-friendly project, but she had the last laugh when it earned her an award.
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