The Open Dictionary

last-ditch

adjective

UK/ˌlɑːstˈdɪtʃ/
US/ˌlæstˈdɪtʃ/

Phrases of last-ditch adjective

  • last-ditch attempt/effort

    A final attempt or effort made after a series of failures to solve a problem, with little expectation of success.

    • After the negotiations stalled, they made a last-ditch attempt by offering a compromise.