Last-ditch

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English

Adjective

last-ditch

1. ((idiomatic{{#if:|, {{{2}}}{{#if:|, {{{3}}}{{#if:|, {{{4}}}{{#if:|, {{{5}}}{{#if:|, {{{6}}}{{#if:|, {{{7}}}{{#if:|, {{{8}}}{{#if:|, {{{9}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}})) final, as a last resort; done in desperation.

   He sent flowers in a last-ditch effort to keep her from leaving.

Usage

Often in the phrase last-ditch attempt or last-ditch effort