have the last word

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === last word (plural last words) (idiomatic, often preceded by the and followed by in) The finest, highest, or ultimate representative of some class of objects. Synonyms: exemplar, paragon, ne plus ultra (idiomatic) A concluding remark; final advice, instructions, or observation. (often sarcastic, often pluralized) The final statement uttered by a person before death. (idiomatic) A final decision or remark, or the right to make one. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== final say last laugh === References === “last word”, in OneLook Dictionary Search. === Anagrams === draw lots