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last-ditch Definition

last·-ditch (last′dic̸h′)

adjective

made, done, used, etc. in a final, often desperate act of resistance or opposition

last-ditch Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: However, Robbie Neilson came out of nowhere to make arguably the best ever last-ditch tackle at the National Stadium.

Adjective modifier

  • superb: Liverpool rallied briefly and Hastie sent a shot over the bar before keeper Cope made a superb last-ditch tackle to thwart Thomas.
  • great: Great last-ditch tackle from Gareth Thomas, and Cohen is penalized for holding on to the ball.

Modifies a noun

  • attempt: It was the last-ditch attempt to put a Stuart back on the throne of the United Kingdom.
  • bid: A Save Our Millers campaign has been launched in a last-ditch bid to raise £ 1m to avoid going out of business.
  • effort: A bunch of new Marine recruits must be kicked into shape to mount a last-ditch effort to protect their homes.
  • defense: A leap of imagination is required to link Bumbles Green with the desperate last-ditch defense of London.
  • challenge: Wanderers continued their resurgence with Perry forced into a last-ditch challenge to knock Pedersen's shot wide.
  • talk: It was the collapse of last-ditch talks with the Chinese state-owned company which brought Rover's terminal illness to its final crisis.