one final word

one final word

The last comment or criticism one has to say (about something or to someone). I just have one final word about your proposal that I think would improve things greatly. One final word, Tom—if you ever try something like that again, I'll make sure you never work in this industry again.
See also: final, one, word
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

one final word

 and one final thing
Fig. a phrase introducing a parting comment or the last item in a list. John: One final word—keep your chin up. Mary: Good advice! And one final thing, don't haul around a lot of expensive camera stuff. It just tells the thieves who to rob.
See also: final, one, word
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • last burst of fire
  • last-ditch
  • last-gasp
  • last gasp
  • last-gasp effort
  • final call
  • the final curtain
  • at the last chance saloon
  • a fight to the finish
  • finish
References in classic literature
de Wardes," said Buckingham, "one final word. I am about to fight you because I do not like you, -- because you have wounded me in ridiculing a certain devotional regard I have entertained, and one which I acknowledge that, at this moment, I still retain, and for which I would very willingly die.
Ten Years Later
Come into the dark room here, and let us have one final word alone."
Tale Of Two Cities
One final word of advice when decorating with real or faux taxidermy: steer away from certain rooms.
Tasteful taxidermy adds to a centuries-old tradition
One final word. The definition of professionals is strictly construed.
LGU taxation of professionals
X got a lot of words up on the screen and made everyone follow their instructions until they got to to one final word.
Britain's Got Talent magician Marc Spellman reveals lengths he went to keep incredible X secret; He unveiled his true identity in front of a stunned crowd at the live final
"One final word - sometimes we forget the extent to which farmers protect and look after the environment, and that's an important issue.
PM: I'll create a less bureaucratic system
If I can leave you with one final word about practicum (and possibly about life) it's to never take people for granted.
Music Education: The Heart of the Matter
Hopefully we've given you enough time to rethink the bikini and just have one final word: sunscreen.
Letter from the EDITOR
One final word from myself and the IHMA board is to congratulate Dr Mark Deakes who was officially appointed as the new General Secretary of the IHMA at December's board meeting.
Reflections of a departing General Secretary
One final word: Human contacts are the essence of trans-border relations.
Foundations for stronger link are already there
DEAR ANNIE: Can I add one final word to the letter from "Traveling Man,'' whose husband has developed a phobia about car travel and they don't vacation together anymore?
Father's war mementos could be lost to his descendants
Oh, one final word. Saying "standard briefing" is not now, nor has it ever been, a briefing.
To brief or not to brief
One final word of warning - for security reasons, remember to delete all data from every electrical device before you pass it on.
Turn your electric clutter into cash
Just one final word on the performance, the A7R is not a fast camera by any means.
Sony Alpha 7R Review
One final word from the Capitol Success Group is to encourage all Registered Nurses in the State of Colorado to join with the Colorado Nurses Association as members The voice of nursing is as strong as our membership and your membership can add to the impact the nursing voice has today in the State of Colorado Join today and get involved in the 2014 Legislative Session and CNA GAPP Committee
Colorado nurses association selects capitol success group as lobbyist