famous last words

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Definition von famous last words im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

A statement which is overly optimistic, results from overconfidence, or lacks realistic foresight

Those sound like such famous last words, Dave said.

A notable final utterance before death, especially one made by a celebrity or historical figure

When Arria's husband was hesitating to kill himself, she stabbed herself with his dagger, to demonstrate to him how to accomplish a noble suicide. Her famous last words—Paete, non dolet .

Silbentrennung

fa·mous last words

Türkische aussprache

feymıs läs wırdz

Aussprache

/ˈfāməs ˈlas ˈwərdz/ /ˈfeɪməs ˈlæs ˈwɜrdz/