His/herlast/dying breath
noun phrase
The final moment of someone's life, or the final thing they do or say before dying.
He vowed to fight the injustice until his last breath.
Often appears as...
- fight until his/her last breath
- swear on his/her last breath
noun phrase
The final, utmost effort someone makes before giving up or failing.
She tried till her last breath, but couldn't complete the task in time.
Often appears as...
- try till his/her last breath
- fight till his/her last breath
noun phrase
The final moment of someone's life, or the final thing they do or say before dying.
He vowed to fight the injustice until his last breath.
Often appears as...
- fight until his/her last breath
- swear on his/her last breath
noun phrase
The final, utmost effort someone makes before giving up or failing.
She tried till her last breath, but couldn't complete the task in time.
Often appears as...
- try till his/her last breath
- fight till his/her last breath
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphoric Usage
Used metaphorically to show dedication or commitment to a cause until the end.
The activist fought for change with her last breath.
Pro Tip 2/3Final Words
When referring to someone's final words or thoughts just before death.
With his dying breath, he whispered the location of the treasure.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Conveys strong emotion, often used in dramatic or poignant situations.
She promised with her last breath that she would never forget him.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphoric Usage
Used metaphorically to show dedication or commitment to a cause until the end.
The activist fought for change with her last breath.
Pro Tip 2/3Final Words
When referring to someone's final words or thoughts just before death.
With his dying breath, he whispered the location of the treasure.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Conveys strong emotion, often used in dramatic or poignant situations.
She promised with her last breath that she would never forget him.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphoric Usage
Used metaphorically to show dedication or commitment to a cause until the end.
The activist fought for change with her last breath.
Pro Tip 2/3Final Words
When referring to someone's final words or thoughts just before death.
With his dying breath, he whispered the location of the treasure.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight
Conveys strong emotion, often used in dramatic or poignant situations.
She promised with her last breath that she would never forget him.
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