Meaning of Being the last to know
In simple words: finding out something after everyone else does
Being the last to know in a sentence
- I was really upset about being the last to know about the party.
- Everyone was talking about the news, but I felt like I was being the last to know.
- She hates being the last to know what’s happening at work.
How to use Being the last to know
This phrase is used in informal contexts to express disappointment or surprise at not being informed. Avoid in formal settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of being at a party and discovering the surprise at the end.
Related words
Collocations with Being the last to know
- being the last to know something
- always being the last to know
- feel like being the last to know
Synonyms for Being the last to know
- finding out late
- discovering last
- being out of the loop
- being uninformed
Opposites of Being the last to know
- Being the first to know
- Being informed early
- Receiving prior notice
Common mistakes with Being the last to know
- Using it in technical reports or formal communication.
- Confusing with 'being the first to know'.
- Misusing it in future tense.
Being the last to know appears in
Being the last to know in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
آخر من يعلم
إنك تعرف شي بعد ما الكل عرفه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সবশেষে জানা
অন্য সবার পরে কিছু জানতে পারা
- GermanDeutsch
Als Letzter Bescheid wissen
Etwas erfahren, nachdem es alle anderen schon wissen.
- SpanishEspañol
Ser el último en enterarse
enterarse de algo después de que todos los demás lo hacen
- Persianفارسی
آخرین نفر باخبر شدن
یه چیزی رو بعد از همه فهمیدن
- FrenchFrançais
Être le dernier au courant
Apprendre quelque chose après tout le monde
- Hindiहिन्दी
सबसे आखिर में पता चलना
कोई बात सबके बाद में पता चलना।
- ItalianItaliano
Essere l'ultimo a saperlo
Scoprire qualcosa dopo tutti gli altri.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ser o último a saber
descobrir algo depois de todo mundo
- RussianРусский
Узнать последним
узнать что-то после всех остальных
- Urduاردو
سب سے آخر میں جاننا
کسی بات کا سب کے بعد پتا چلنا
- Chinese中文
最后一个知道
比别人晚知道事情。
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Frequently asked questions about Being the last to know
What does Being the last to know mean?
finding out something after everyone else does
What is the definition of Being the last to know?
Discovering news or information after others already know it.
How do you use Being the last to know in a sentence?
I was really upset about being the last to know about the party.
Can you give another example of Being the last to know?
Everyone was talking about the news, but I felt like I was being the last to know.
What are synonyms for Being the last to know?
Common alternatives include finding out late, discovering last, being out of the loop, being uninformed.
What is the opposite of Being the last to know?
Opposite meanings include Being the first to know, Being informed early, Receiving prior notice.
What words go with Being the last to know?
It commonly pairs with being the last to know something, always being the last to know, feel like being the last to know.
What are common mistakes when using Being the last to know?
Using it in technical reports or formal communication. Confusing with 'being the first to know'. Misusing it in future tense.
How do you pronounce Being the last to know?
US: //ˈbiɪŋ ðə lɑst tə noʊ//, UK: //ˈbiː.ɪŋ ðə lɑːst tə noʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Being the last to know?
This phrase is used in informal contexts to express disappointment or surprise at not being informed. Avoid in formal settings.

