famous last words (English, noun)
expansion: famous last words pl (normally plural, singular famous last word)
Senses:
glosses: A notable final utterance before death, especially one made by a celebrity or historical figure.
tags: literally
plural
plural-normally
qualifier: expressing sarcasm
glosses: A statement which is overly optimistic, results from overconfidence, or lacks realistic foresight.
tags: figuratively
plural
plural-normally
Forms:
form: famous last word
tags: singular