bring up the rear
to be at the back of a line of people or in a race

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bring up the rear
to be at the back of a group of people moving from one place to another.
They walked down the hall, with Ray bringing up the rear.

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bring up the rear
to be at the end of the line or in the last position
The runner from the other school was bringing up the rear in the school relay race.

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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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