| Word | famous last words |
|---|---|
| Description | said as an ironic comment on or reply to an overconfident assertion that may well soon be proved wrong by events This expression apparently originated as a catchphrase in mid 20th-century armed forces’ slang. 2000 - Canberra Sunday Times - Speaking from New York, he said…I expect NASDAQ to fall more than another 5 - 10 per cent. Famous last words, but I expect it to break 3000…that is about a 20 per cent descent. said as an ironic comment on or reply to an overconfident assertion that may well soon be proved wrong by events This expression apparently originated as a catchphrase in mid 20th-century armed forces’ slang. 2000 - Canberra Sunday Times - Speaking from |
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