last-gasp

British  

noun

1. (modifier) done in desperation at the last minute

   a last-gasp attempt to save the talks

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last gasp Idioms  

1. The moment before death; also, the end. For example, “Fight till the last gasp” (Shakespeare, 1 Henry VI, 1:2), or He was determined to stay at the party until the last gasp. This idiom alludes to taking one's last breath, literally (first example) or figuratively (second example). [Late 1500s]

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Example Sentences

And for a while, Thursday's play-off semi-final at a raucous Fortuna Arena promised to eclipse the ecstatic full-time scenes in Budapest that followed Troy Parrott's last-gasp winner in November.

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From the high of their stunning last-gasp victory over Hungary in November that sent them into the play-offs, the mood was in stark contrast for the Irish as hosts Czech Republic fought back on this occasion to force extra time and then prevail on spot-kicks.

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It's easy to forget that Bellingham is just 22, given he has already produced some iconic moments for England such as his last-gasp bicycle kick against Slovakia at Euro 2024 and his assist for Cole Palmer's goal in the final.

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France secured a record eighth Six Nations title with a thrilling last-gasp victory over England in Paris on Saturday.

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England's last-gasp defeat by France will have their fans discussing certain moments for years to come, but their indiscipline throughout the Six Nations came to the fore once again - particularly at the end of both halves in Paris.

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Related Words

• do-or-die
• frantic
• last-gasp