he who laughs last laughs best UK /ˈhiː huː ˈlɑːfs ˈlɑːst ˈlɑːfs ˈbɛst/US /ˈhi hu ˈlæfs ˈlæst ˈlæfs ˈbɛst/ saying1 •Success is enjoyed more after having previously endured ridicule.
