famous last words

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Definition of famous last words in English English dictionary

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 .

Hyphenation

fa·mous last words

Turkish pronunciation

feymıs läs wırdz

Pronunciation

/ˈfāməs ˈlas ˈwərdz/ /ˈfeɪməs ˈlæs ˈwɜrdz/