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last hurrah en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /lɑːst həˈɹɑː/
  • (Australia) audio
  • /læst həˈɹɑː/

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) A final act (by a politician, etc.) or performance (by an actor, etc.) that marks the end of a career.
  2. (idiomatic) Any final effort or performance.
    • There was the heavy scent of the end of an era for a great side as there was no glorious last hurrah for Kevin de Bruyne, whose City career is coming to a close, while Silva may also come into the same category. 2025 July 17, Phil McNulty, “Crystal Palace 1-0 Manchester City”, in BBC:

Forms

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last hurrahs Number=Plur lexicographic
last hoorah alternative lexicographic