saloon
at the last chance saloon
Having reached or been granted one last or final opportunity to get, have, do, or achieve something. Hurry and book your flights today—you're at the last chance saloon for the cheapest tickets in town! Little did they realize they'd been drinking at the last chance saloon, soon to have their entire industry in crumbles and under government regulation. The team's manager has found himself at the last chance saloon at this stage; if they can't secure a victory tonight, we'll be seeing his resignation in the morning.
See also: chance, last, saloon
in the last chance saloon
Having reached or been granted one last or final opportunity to get, have, do, or achieve something. Hurry and book your flights today—you're in the last chance saloon for the cheapest tickets in town! Little did the hedge fund managers realize they'd been drinking at the last chance saloon, soon to have their entire enterprise in shambles. The team's manager has found himself in the last chance saloon. If they can't secure a victory tonight, we'll be seeing his resignation in the morning.
See also: chance, last, saloon
the last chance saloon
The last or final opportunity to get, have, do, or achieve something. Hurry and book your flights today—this is the last chance saloon for the cheapest tickets in town! You've reached the last chance saloon: surrender now, or we'll take you into custody by force. Little did they realize they'd been drinking at the last chance saloon, soon to have their entire industry in crumbles and under government regulation.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
the last chance saloon
BRITISHIf you say it is the last chance saloon for someone, you mean that it is their final opportunity to succeed in what they are doing. The two boxers understand one thing clearly. As far as the world title goes, Saturday is the last chance saloon for both of them. Note: You can also say that someone is drinking in the last chance saloon, with the same meaning. The Cabinet minister in charge of media regulation told the tabloid editors they were drinking in the last-chance saloon and to improve their conduct or face government legislation.
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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
(drinking) in the last chance saloon
having been allowed one final opportunity to improve or get something right. informal 1998 Times Gascoigne has finally found himself in the Last Chance Saloon.
See also: chance, last, saloon
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- at the last chance saloon
- in the last chance saloon
- last chance (for/at/to do something)
- the last chance saloon
- the last of the lot
- last but not least
- the last minute
- at the last minute
- at the last minute/moment
- at the last count