last-ditch
See also: last ditch
English
Etymology
Possibly from a military sense.
Alternative forms
- last ditch
Adjective
last-ditch
- (idiomatic) final, as a last resort; done in desperation.
- He sent flowers in a last-ditch effort to keep her from leaving.
- 2011 January 15, Sam Sheringham, “Chelsea 4 - 3 Blackburn Rovers”, in BBC:
- Only a last-ditch tackle from Michel Salgado denied Didier Drogba after a clever through-ball from Anelka and, from the resulting corner, Ivanovic flicked the ball on for Ramires, who lashed a half-volley against the bar.
Usage notes
Often in the phrase last-ditch attempt or last-ditch effort
Translations
as a last resort, done in desperation
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Related terms
- die in the last ditch
See also
- Hail Mary pass