every last

idiom

used as a more forceful way of saying every
He ate every last cookie.

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Startled at first by the glass’ arrival, Romy then drinks every last drop of the milk, while making direct eye contact with the much younger man, who is gathered with friends of his own across the room. Angel Saunders, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025 In the lead-up to Wicked, the singer embraced method dressing to the fullest possible extent, scouring the earth for every last pink dress. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025 The Australians were already out, having lost their first two games, but were determined to drain every last drop of enjoyment from what was a fairytale excursion. Jack Lang, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 Mikhail, the ruins’ first conservator, had devoted his life to documenting their every last stone. Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for every last 

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“Every last.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/every%20last. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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