made, done, used, etc. in a final, often desperate act of resistance or opposition
Origin of last-ditch
as in phrase (to die in the) last ditchlast-ditch
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last-ditch
adjective
Done or made as a final recourse, especially to prevent a crisis or disaster: a last-ditch effort to avert a strike.
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Adjective
- (idiomatic) final, as a last resort; done in desperation.
- He sent flowers in a last-ditch effort to keep her from leaving.
Usage notes
Often in the phrase last-ditch attempt or last-ditch effort
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