he who laughs last laughs best

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Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈhiː huː ˈlɑːfs ˈlɑːst ˈlɑːfs ˈbɛst/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈhi hu ˈlæfs ˈlæst ˈlæfs ˈbɛst/

Proverb

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he who laughs last laughs best

  1. Success is enjoyed more after having previously endured ridicule.
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See also

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  NODES
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