famous last words
US /ˈfeɪməs lɑst wɜrdz/
UK /ˈfeɪməs lɑst wɜrdz/
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有名な最後の言葉, そうは問屋が卸さない
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!”
「これをさっと終わらせるよ、問題ない。」「有名な最後の言葉だね！」
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He said he'd never fall in love again. Famous last words, he's getting married next month!
彼は二度と恋に落ちないと言った。有名な最後の言葉だね、来月結婚するんだから！