Meaning of the word "he who laughs last, laughs the loudest" in English
What does "he who laughs last, laughs the loudest" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
he who laughs last, laughs the loudest
US /hi hu læfs læst, læfs ðə ˈlaʊdəst/
UK /hiː huː lɑːfs lɑːst, lɑːfs ðə ˈlaʊdɪst/
Idiom
the person who is successful in the end has a greater victory than someone who was successful earlier
Example:
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They mocked his business plan, but he who laughs last, laughs the loudest.
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I may be losing now, but he who laughs last, laughs the loudest.