ALL meanings of last-ditch
last-ditch
L l - adjective last-ditch done finally in desperation to avoid defeat, failure, disaster, etc.: a last-ditch attempt to avert war. 1
- adjective last-ditch fought with every resource at one's command: a last-ditch battle for the pennant. 1
- adjective last-ditch (Idiomatic) final, as a last resort; done in desperation. 0
- adjective last-ditch A last-ditch action is done only because there are no other ways left to achieve something or to prevent something happening. It is often done without much hope that it will succeed. 0
- noun last-ditch a last resort or place of last defence 0
- noun last-ditch made or done as a last desperate attempt or effort in the face of opposition 0
- adjective last-ditch made, done, used, etc. in a final, often desperate act of resistance or opposition 0