parting shot
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noun
a threat, insult, condemnation, sarcastic retort, or the like, uttered upon leaving.
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| parting shot | |
| —n | |
| Also called: Parthian shot a hostile remark or gesture delivered while departing | |
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Parting shot
is always a great word to know.
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| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Idioms & Phrases
parting shot
A final insult or last word in an argument, as in As she stalked out, Jane hurled as a parting shot, "And I quit!" This idiom apparently originated as a corruption of Parthian shot, referring to the practice of ancient Parthian warriors of turning back to shoot at their pursuers. [Late 1800s]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Example sentences
My parting shot was a poorly aimed stone that struck a large tree with a resounding snap, which sent the bear scurrying.
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