Meanings
US 1946, condensed from a comment by a baseball manager Leo Durocher.[1] The original quote was “The nice guys are all over there, in seventh place.” (1946 July 6),[2][1] about the 1946 New York Giants — seventh place was next-to-last place in the National League. This was shortly afterwards rendered as “‘Nice Guys’ Wind Up in Last Place, Scoffs Lippy”,[3] hence giving the present form.[1]
How to pronounce "nice guys finish last":
AU
People who are decent, friendly, and agreeable tend to be unsuccessful because they are outmaneuvered or overwhelmed by others who are not so decent, friendly, or agreeable.
Example Sentences
1
He always tries to help others before himself, but it seems that nice guys finish last.
2
She is kind and considerate to everyone, but sometimes it feels like nice guys finish last.
3
He always puts others' needs before his own, but unfortunately, nice guys finish last.
4
Despite his good intentions and kindness, it often seems like nice guys finish last for him.
5
She is always willing to lend a helping hand, yet it seems like nice guys finish last in her case.
