last word

The phrase "last word" is often used idiomatically to signify finality, authority, or being the latest in a particular context.

🇺🇸 US Voice:

🇬🇧 UK Voice:

Definition

B2Conversation

(informal)The final remark in a discussion or argument, suggesting closure or decisiveness.

Example

After a long debate, she had the last word, ending the discussion.
He always wants to have the last word in every argument.

C1Authority

(formal)The ultimate decision or authoritative statement on a matter.

Example

In this company, the CEO has the last word on all major decisions.
The judge's ruling is the last word in this case.

B2Fashion

(informal)The most recent or fashionable trend in a particular field.

Example

Those shoes are the last word in this season's fashion.
Her outfit is the last word in style.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "last word":

my word good word famous last words last hurrah the end have words in a word final act word time good ending end of story final curtain bitter end first and last final reckoning end of the line big word