Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

last-chance-saloon

noun

/ˈlæst tʃæns səˈluːn/

Definition

A situation or place where a final opportunity is given to change one’s circumstances before a possible failure.

Examples

After failing his exams, he found himself in the last-chance saloon, needing to pass the retake to stay in school.
In the negotiation, the ultimatum felt like a last-chance saloon for the dying business.

Meaning

The term typically refers to a desperate or critical situation where someone must make a decision or take action, or they will face negative consequences.