Your/the last gasp

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noun

The final attempt or effort to do something.

The team gave its last gasp to win the match, but they still lost.
Visual representation of "your/the last gasp" - The final attempt or effort to do something.

Often appears as...

  • make the last gasp
  • give the last gasp

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Intensity Conveyed

Indicates an intense, sometimes desperate effort when options are running out.

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With the deadline approaching, we're at our last gasp to finish the project.
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Not Always Literal

Used metaphorically; doesn't always mean someone is physically struggling to breathe.

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The negotiation was the company's last gasp to avoid bankruptcy.
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Sports Usage

Often used in sports to describe a team's final effort to win or score.

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The athlete pushed for a last gasp sprint to cross the finish line.
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