English / proverb
He Laughs Best That Laughs Last
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Final victory or ultimate success matters more than early temporary advantages or mockery.
In context
01
The executives mocked the quiet accountant, but after the audit was published, he laughs best that laughs last.
02
Though they tried to silence the whistleblower, the final court ruling proved that he laughs best that laughs last.
Synonyms
he who laughs last laughs longest,ultimate vindication,final triumph
Antonyms
premature celebration,early pride,hollow victory
Collocations
proved that he laughs best that laughs last,remember he laughs best that laughs last,ultimately he laughs best that laughs last