at last

Idioms and Phrases

Also, at long last . After a long time, finally, as in At last the speeches ended and dinner was served , or Harry's got his degree at long last . The first term dates from about 1200, the variant from the early 1500s. Also see at length , def. 2.

Example Sentences

Take a look at last week's gallery and come back next Tuesday for more great sport photos of the week.

From BBC

He, for one, was dismayed at last week’s election result.

From BBC

Riley was competing at last month's Cage Warriors 178, with the promotion's next flagship show taking part in Rome on Saturday.

From BBC

"I am glad at last a government has listened to what the people have said," he said.

From BBC

Layered on top of everything else we’ve read and watched, it’s the piece that at last helps us understand Stewart in her fullness.

From Salon

Related Words

• already
• belatedly
• eventually
• someday
• sooner or later
• subsequently
• ultimately