last gasp

NOUN

last breath

Synonyms

WEAK

death rattle death song death throes dying breath final twitch final words last hurrah last legs last words swan song

ADJECTIVE

last-ditch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

do-or-die frantic last-gasp

WEAK

desperate eleventh-hour final last-chance last-minute last-resort

Example Sentences

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In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses England's last-gasp defeat by France in Paris and what is next for Steve Borthwick's side, who finished with one Six Nations win.

From BBC

Thomas Ramos' last-gasp penalty to win the championship for France came after a handful of moments England will replay in their minds for a while.

From BBC

And last year England overtook France, as Elliot Daly glided in for a decisive last-gasp try in a 26-25 victory.

From BBC

Spurs were humiliated by Atletico, Liverpool lost to Galatasaray – although Newcastle United can take credit as they were only denied victory by Barcelona's last-gasp penalty at St James' Park.

From BBC

The playoff-chasing Orlando Magic edged another thriller against the Dallas Mavericks thanks to last-gasp heroics by Jalen Suggs.

From Barron's

last gasp

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