SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 175

SSC Stenographer - 06 Aug 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q175

What does the idiom ‘To have the last laugh’ mean? 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The idiom "to have the last laugh" describes a situation where someone is ultimately successful or proven right, especially after others have doubted, criticized, or mocked them earlier.

Meanings:

Final Triumph: It implies achieving victory at the end of a conflict or competition.

Vindication: It is often used when a person’s success makes their previous detractors look foolish.

The correct answer is Succeed eventually.