[bring up the
rear] {v. phr.} 1. To come last in a march, parade, or procession; end a line.
The fire truck with Santa on it brought up the rear of the Christmas parade.
The governor and his staff brought up the rear of the parade.
2. {informal} To
do least well; do the most poorly of a group; be last.
In the race, John
brought up the rear.
In the basketball tournament, our team brought up
the rear.
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