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     • The idiom "the very last" means the final part of something.
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   What is the idiom the very last?

   • This page is about the idiom the very last The very last of something is the final remaining quantity just before it runs out. We were lucky enough to get the very last of the tickets to the concert. After we got ours, there were none left.

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   What is the very last of something?

   • The very last of something is the final remaining quantity just before it runs out. We were lucky enough to get the very last of the tickets to the concert. After we got ours, there were none left. I promise this one is the very last. I'm giving up cigarettes after this one.

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   What does every last mean?

   • However, every last one has last meaning single, which is an anomaly. It should be noted that "every last" is not only used with "one" but a variety of nouns such as every last drop, every last student . Macmillan Dictionary has "used for emphasizing that you are referring to all of the people or things in a group" eg.

   Where did the expression "every last one" come from?

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   Why do you use every last in a sentence?

   • Using every last one works to reenforce the tastiness of the strawberries and the fact that I singlehandedly ate them all. These have their own connotations — and avoid the confusion of every last — but they do not fully replace the connotations of every last one. Putting last in the phrase is very powerful.

   Where did the expression "every last one" come from?

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   What does it mean if someone eats every last one?

   • By saying every last one, it is clear that every person must be seated. This also holds for the usage akin to, "The strawberries were tasty; I ate every last one." This implies a much more thorough version of all of them. Plausibly, someone else could have eaten a few or you threw one of the nasty ones away.

   Where did the expression "every last one" come from?

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   How powerful is putting last in a sentence?

   • Putting last in the phrase is very powerful. (The rest of this answer is not terribly important.) The phrase also has the advantage that it is three short words with a 2-1-1 syllable count. You can verbally morph this structure to emphasize the fact that they are all gone.

   Where did the expression "every last one" come from?

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   Meaning. The very last of something is the final remaining quantity just before it runs out. For example. We were lucky enough to get the very last of the tickets to the concert. After we got ours, there were none left. I promise this one is the very last. I'm giving up cigarettes after this one. Quick Quiz.

4. idioms.thefreedictionary.com › the+very+lastThe very last - Idioms by The Free Dictionary

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   The absolute final moment; the very end. They were behind for the entire game, but they managed an incredible comeback right at the very last. The politician led an incredible campaign until the very last.

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   This (British usage) NGram suggests that we in the UK stuck with Every [last] man-Jack until the 1960s, even though that can only apply to people, whereas one can be applied to pigs, apples, pears, or cows as required.

7. www.dotefl.com › idioms-with-meanings-and-examples119 Common English Idioms With Their Meanings and Examples

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   • A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Meaning: Something you already have is more valuable than something you might get in the future. Example: John already has a job offer, but he is considering waiting for a better one.
   • A blessing in disguise. Meaning: Something that seems bad or unlucky at first but turns out to be good. Example: Losing my job was a blessing in disguise because it gave me the opportunity to start my own business.
   • A dime a dozen. Meaning: Something that is very common and easy to find. Example: People who claim to be professional photographers are a dime a dozen these days.
   • A piece of cake. Meaning: Something that is very easy. Example: This math problem is a piece of cake. I can solve it in no time.

8. crossidiomas.com › every-lastUnderstanding "every last" Idiom: Meaning, Origins & Usage ...

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   The idiom “every last” is a commonly used phrase in English language that expresses the completeness or entirety of something. This idiom can be used in various contexts and situations to emphasize the importance or significance of an object, event, or person.

9. proverbhunter.com › idiom › very-lastVery last · meaning · Proverb Hunter

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   What does the idiom Very last mean? The meaning, explanation, and origin of idiom Very last