see the last of see the last of {v. phr.} To say good-bye to someone or something; get rid of something. We were glad to see the last of the winter. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss