last fling

(one) last fling

A last experience of doing something impulsive and enjoyable before one is no longer able to do it. We decided to go for one last fling in downtown Tokyo before flying back home in the morning. I know you're eager for a last fling with your friends, but there's too much work to get done before you move out.
See also: fling, last
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

last fling

A final enjoyment of freedom. For example, He's planning to have one last fling before joining the army. This expression employs fling in the sense of "a brief period of indulging one's impulses," a usage dating from the first half of the 1800s.
See also: fling, last
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • (one) last fling
  • one last word
  • saloon
  • at the last chance saloon
  • in the last chance saloon
  • last but not least
  • last chance (for/at/to do something)
  • at the last count
  • Let’s have it!
  • let's have it
References in classic literature
Everybody, high and low, was anxious to have the last fling. Companies of masks with linked arms and whooping like red Indians swept the streets in crazy rushes while gusts of cold mistral swayed the gas lights as far as the eye could reach.
Arrow of Gold
The sun and warm temperatures provided the ideal combination for fun at the final day of Naperville's Last Fling.
Summer's last dance
portrayed as Britain's last fling of the imperial dice.
Past in Perspective
At Haydock, EMPEROR'S CHOICE, 11lb lower than for his last win, appeals in the Last Fling Handicap Chase (2.10), while WOLF SWORD, representing The Last Fling's trainer Sue Smith, should go well in the handicap chase (2.45).
KNOCK OUT! NEWSBOY'S ITV4 TIPS; Bailey ace will have rivals on the ropes in Mandarin
The Last Fling Chase day features another seven-race card and a family day at the races.
On the RAILS..
Their best horse has been Mister McGoldrick, winner of two Grade Two Castleford any of their biggest successes have come with staying chasers, notably Kildimo (totesport Becher Chase 1992), Ardent Scout (Becher Chase 2002), The Last Fling (Peter Marsh Chase, Red Square Vodka Gold Cup 2000), Himalayan Trail (Midlands Grand National 2008) and Auroras Encore (Totepool Chase 2010).
Sue Smith
Haydock specialist The Last Fling, who has a race named after him at the other Merseyside track, also flew the flag for the Yorkshire stable with wins in the Peter Marsh Chase and the Red Square Vodka Gold Cup in 2000.
NOW FOR AINTREE ENCORE; Smiths back to bid for more glory
This week's controversial inventory items: Pillows that tell brides to have "one last fling before the ring", napkins that say "drink triple, see double, act single" and Union Jack scratchcards that say "off with your head" if you get a wrong answer.
Kate's family fortune
London, Mar 21 (ANI): Kate Middleton's family firm is selling pillows that tell brides-to-be to have "one last fling before the ring".
Kate Middleton's family firm sells pillows telling brides to have one last fling
Marxists believe fascism is the last fling of the ruling class and the rich middle class in their attempt to hold the working class down.
Pen points
He was convicted of sexual assault and actual bodily harm after claiming in court the woman had offered him one last fling.
Wrong to stand by this man
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Last Fling The trees are dressed in tartans bright That Jack Frost brought to them last night.
Last Fling
But it's hard to be that last fling, particularly if you want more from the relationship.
SEX DOCTOR: DUPED..NOW I'M INFECTED
Sharp Belline looks a likely winner for trainer Sue Smith in The Last Fling Chase.
TURPIN DECISION COULD PAY OFF