have the last laugh

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   to be successful when you were not expected to be, making your opponents look stupid

   Now we'll see who has the last laugh.

In the movies · 1

• Now we'll see who has the last laugh.The Pink Panther Strikes Again1976
• I am Albert, son of Fernand, Count Mondego, and you have had your last laugh at my expense.The Count of Monte Cristo2002

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