be the last word in something

be the last word in something
be the last word in (something) to be the best or most modern example of something.

It's a nice enough restaurant and it's very reasonably priced but it's not exactly the last word in style.


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  • (the) last word in something — the last word in (something) the best or most modern example of something. In the ‘70s, the magazine was widely viewed among young people as the last word in humor …   New idioms dictionary

  • the last word on something — the last/final word (on sth) idiom the last comment or decision about sth • He always has to have the last word in any argument. • I m willing to wait one more week, and that s my final word on the subject. Main entry: ↑word …   Useful english dictionary

  • the last word in something — the ˌlast ˈword (in sth) idiom the most recent, fashionable, advanced, etc. thing • These apartments are the last word in luxury. Main entry: ↑lastidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • (the) last word in — the last word in (something) the best or most modern example of something. In the ‘70s, the magazine was widely viewed among young people as the last word in humor …   New idioms dictionary

  • the last word — UK / US noun 1) the last thing said in an argument have the last word: My sister always has to have the last word. 2) information that everyone considers to be the best the last word on: The book is hardly the last word on the subject. 3) the… …   English dictionary

  • The Last Word (game show) — The Last Word is a game show produced by Merrill Heatter Productions having ran from September 18, 1989 January 5, 1990. The host was Wink Martindale, and the co host/announcer was Jennifer Lyall. It was taped in Vancouver, British Columbia.… …   Wikipedia

  • last word on something — the last/final word (on sth) idiom the last comment or decision about sth • He always has to have the last word in any argument. • I m willing to wait one more week, and that s my final word on the subject. Main entry: ↑word …   Useful english dictionary

  • the final word on something — the last/final word (on sth) idiom the last comment or decision about sth • He always has to have the last word in any argument. • I m willing to wait one more week, and that s my final word on the subject. Main entry: ↑word …   Useful english dictionary

  • last word in something — the ˌlast ˈword (in sth) idiom the most recent, fashionable, advanced, etc. thing • These apartments are the last word in luxury. Main entry: ↑lastidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • be the last word in — (something) to be the best or most modern example of something. It s a nice enough restaurant and it s very reasonably priced but it s not exactly the last word in style …   New idioms dictionary

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