from first to last

Meanings

prepositional phrase

Synonym of from start to finish.
This was an emphatic performance and victory, the hosts controlling affairs from pretty much first to last in a display that suggested they are genuinely moving forward once again.
2022 October 1, Phil McNulty, “Arsenal 3-1 Tottenham: Gunners show identity & direction in outstanding derby win”, in BBC Sport
Synonyms: from start to finish

prepositional phraseSynonym of from start to finish.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “from first to last,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/from%20first%20to%20last.