have heard the last of (someone or something)

have heard the last of (someone or something)

To have had the final encounter with a certain person or thing. Often used in the negative to indicate that someone or something will be encountered again in the future. I doubt we've heard the last of Mr. Cramer. He frequently complains to our department. I hope I've heard the last of this stupid fight between you two.
See also: have, hear, last, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • hear the end of (someone or something)
  • hear the last of (someone or something)
  • hear/see the end/the last of somebody/something
  • hear/see the last of somebody/something
  • none other than
  • none other than somebody
  • in the wrong place at the wrong time
  • a right one
  • we've got a right one here
  • take (one) by surprise