Last laugh.
[Idiom] LAST LAUGH. - Understanding Triumph In Adversity
Final triumph after setbacks.
'Last laugh' refers to the satisfaction of ultimately triumphing or succeeding after previous setbacks or when others have doubted success. It involves turning tables on critics and proving one’s capabilities despite initial failures or skepticism.
Example Sentences
After their doubts, he had the last laugh by succeeding.
He succeeded despite others' doubts, proving them wrong in the end.
They teased her about her goals, but she had the last laugh.
They joked about her goals, but she achieved them and proved them wrong.
Everyone doubted the idea, but when it worked, he had the last laugh.
Everyone doubted the idea, but it worked, and he proved everyone wrong.