last hope

NOUN

last resort

Synonyms

WEAK

ace in the hole card up one's sleeve dernier ressort last expedient last resource pis aller recourse resort trump card

Example Sentences

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Uhlaender’s last hope for a discretionary berth is an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Energy bears had one last hope: a Venezuelan production ramp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

In the letter, Wandelt told Amelie she was her "last hope" of proving that she was Madeleine.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

Their last hope for recognition of the charity’s role in bringing Zolgensma to the world was extinguished.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2025

You don't forget the face of the person who was your last hope.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins