| 释义 |
At the last gasp
| at the point of death.- Addison. |
See also: Gasp at the last gasp
at the last gaspAt the last possible moment or opportunity. I know they've been squabbling for weeks, but I think they'll reach an agreement at the last gasp. We all thought that Molly wouldn't make it to the meeting, but she arrived at the last gasp.See also: gasp, lastat the last gaspFig. at the very last; at the last chance; at the last minute. (Refers to someone's last breath before death.) She finally showed up at the last gasp, bringing the papers that were needed. We got there at the last gasp, just before our names were called.See also: gasp, last |