Have the last laugh
Directions: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Select the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which is the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. to be the worst example of something
- B. to succeed when others thought that you would not ✓
- C. to solve all the problems of life
- D. to laugh at someone secretly
Correct Answer: B. to succeed when others thought that you would not
Explanation
To 'have the last laugh' means to ultimately succeed or win after earlier difficulties or after others had doubted or mocked you.
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