"He who laughs last laughs best" is a popular saying that suggests that the person who retaliates successfully, gets the final word or wins in the end is the one who truly gains satisfaction. Although this proverb has stood the test of time, there are several other synonyms that convey a similar meaning. For instance, "a day of reckoning," implies that the reckoning day will come whereby the person who suffered the most will have the opportunity to get even. "Revenge is a dish best served cold," suggests that it is better to wait for the right time to gain retribution. Other synonyms for "he who laughs last laughs best" include "what goes around comes around" meaning that everything happens for a reason and it might come back to haunt the person who caused pain.