see the last of
English edit
Verb edit
see the last of (third-person singular simple present sees the last of, present participle seeing the last of, simple past saw the last of, past participle seen the last of)
- To stop seeing or encountering a person or thing.
- You haven't seen the last of the professor, as he'll be back.
Usage notes edit
Usually used in the negative to describe people or things that will continue to be seen or encountered.