at last

Idioms  

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

Dupont has won two Six Nations titles with France and helped the Sevens team win Olympic gold at last year's Paris Games.

From BBC

Dr Davies added when the trust appeared at last month's hearing, it "acknowledged the seriousness of what happened" and the "devastating impact" on Ellame's family and friends.

From BBC

His book performs that important task at last.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, the Duffer Brothers are at last showing what happened to Will while he was trapped in the Upside Down, the phantasmic shadow realm ruled by a man-made demon lord.

From Salon

When they arrived, the ship at last came fully to life.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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