What does last-gasp mean?
Last-gasp means (colloquial) Happening at the very end of an event..
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(colloquial) Happening at the very end of an event..
Then, as the Sunderland fans' cheers bellowed around the stadium, United's title bid was over when it became apparent City had pinched a last-gasp winner to seal their first title in 44 years.
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Last-gasp means (colloquial) Happening at the very end of an event..
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Then, as the Sunderland fans' cheers bellowed around the stadium, United's title bid was over when it became apparent City had pinched a last-gasp winner to seal their first title in 44 years.
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