He who laughs last laughs longest meaning
What does the saying 'He who laughs last laughs longest' mean?
Idiom: He who laughs last laughs longest
Meaning:
A person may feel satisfied or pleased when they d something bad or unfair to you, but if you can get revenge, you will feel more satisfaction.
('He who laughs last laughs best' is also used, and 'he' is sometimes omitted.)
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