English / proverb
He Who Laughs Last Laughs Best
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Ultimate success or victory matters more than early temporary advantages, and the final victor has the true triumph
In context
01
They mocked our prototype initially, but we secured the patent; he who laughs last laughs best.
02
Do not celebrate prematurely when the race is not over; he who laughs last laughs best.
Synonyms
final victory counts most,all's well that ends well,the ultimate victor prevails
Antonyms
premature celebration,early pride goes before a fall,temporary gloating
Collocations
proved that he who laughs last laughs best,remind them he who laughs last,truly he who laughs last laughs best