last but not least

English

Etymology

From last, but, not and least.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlæst bʌt nɑt ˈlist/ (US)
  • IPA(key): /ˈlɑːst bʌt nɒt ˈliːst/ (UK)

Adverb

last but not least often followed by a comma

  1. An expression to start the last item of a list, emphasising that while it is listed last, it is just as important as the rest of the items.

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