English · Greetings & Phrases

at last

/æt læst/

[/æt læst/]

finally

Beginnerphrase

Definition

Finally, after a long time or much effort.

Example

At last, the holidays are here!

At last, the holidays are here!

Etymology

From 'last' meaning the final point, with 'at'.

How & Where It’s Used

Common to express relief that something finally happened.

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