A Spanish slang phrase that is used to express that the last person or thing to arrive is responsible for a certain task or consequence. It is often used in social settings, such as when a group of friends is ordering drinks, the person who orders last might have to pay for all of them.
Examples
- Spanish: Vamos a pedir unas cervezas, pero recuerda, la última la paga el diablo.
- English: We're going to order some beers, but remember, the devil pays for the last one.