A last for your shoes?

last

“Last” you may know. It has many uses (ultimo, durar).

If you be a shoemaker or shoe repairer (zapatero) you will know what a “last” (horma) is.

Here are 2 expressions using last:

“Stick to your last” = Zapatero a tus zapatos, meaning that a person should concéntrate on what he is trained in or proficient at, and not to interfere with things he has no ability in.

I am on my last legs! ¿Estoy en las últimas!

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