famous last words
US /ˈfeɪməs lɑst wɜrdz/
UK /ˈfeɪməs lɑst wɜrdz/
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famose ultime parole, vedremo
a phrase used to suggest that someone's confident statement is likely to be proven wrong, often with humorous or ironic intent
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“I’ll just quickly finish this, no problem.” “Famous last words!”
“Finirò questo velocemente, nessun problema.” “Famose ultime parole!”
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He said he'd never fall in love again. Famous last words, he's getting married next month!
Ha detto che non si sarebbe mai più innamorato. Famose ultime parole, si sposa il mese prossimo!