It was probably effective the first time, but now it is looked on as a desperate move, a last ditch attempt to gain attention.

It's a last, last ditch attempt to get some money out of it, is it?

The markets will have properly digested the latest "last ditch" attempt to shore up the euro and act accordingly.

"Well, I'm glad of that, Richard, but what if this is his last ditch attempt at revenge?"

They could not secure enough cash quickly and despite several last ditch attempts, went into receivership.

A last ditch attempt to inflict damage on the enemy?

The controller's last ditch attempt to avert catastrophe turned what would have been a near miss into the collision he was trying to prevent.

Welcome back:Speedway fans are making a last ditch attempt tonight to save one of the sport's most influential clubs.

McCain is going all-in with a last ditch attempt to turn Pennsylvania red, but it'll be an uphill battle.

On 15th, Chamberlain met with Hitler in a last ditch attempt to avert war.