Last but not least meaning in English
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Definition
last but not least: importantly, despite being mentioned after everyone else
Let me introduce you to our managers: Philip, Kevin, Susie and last but not least, Bruno. By saying Bruno's name last, it doesn't mean he is less important than the others.
Examples
- "Last but not least, Bob Carter has finally fixed the printer in my office."
- "Fat Face Sal : And last but not least, representing our interests in Marseilles, Giovanni, a."
- "Missing "Zero" key (which was recently discovered attached to the back of Icarus's sweater), and last but not least"
- "Last but not least: Marvin the death metal soul shredder..."
- "Susie : Last but not least, Bob Carter has finally fixed the printer in my office."
Exercise 1
Without further ado, we're going straight to Australia
Choose the expression from the list below which could replace without further ado without changing the meaning of the sentence.
Choose the expression from the list below which could replace without further ado without changing the meaning of the sentence.
Without further ado, we're going straight to Australia
Choose the expression from the list below which could replace without further ado without changing the meaning of the sentence.
Choose the expression from the list below which could replace without further ado without changing the meaning of the sentence.
This is an incorrect choice. The idiom "without further ado" is not similar in meaning to "before I forget". The expression "before I forget" is often used when a speaker wants to be certain to mention important information.
This is the correct choice. The idiom "without further ado" refers to doing something "without delay" or "without ceremony". This expression is often used in presentations, speeches and meetings and broadcasts to transition between topics of conversation. The expression to "move on" refers to changing topics "without delay". Note that "ado" is an old English term which is used almost exclusively with this particular idiom as well as one other: Much ado about nothing.
This is an incorrect choice. The phrase "without further ado" is not similar in meaning to "as there is nothing to do", which suggests that an action will be taken because there is nothing better to do. Example: As there is nothing else to do at the office, I suggest we go have a drink.
This is an incorrect choice. The phrase "last but not least" is used in situations where a number of points are discussed. It introduces the final point which will be discussed and signals that although it is last, it is still important.
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