famous last words
US /ˈfeɪməs lɑst wɜrdz/
UK /ˈfeɪməs lɑst wɜrdz/
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著名的临终遗言, 话别说太满
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!”
“我很快就能完成这个，没问题。”“著名的临终遗言！”
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He said he'd never fall in love again. Famous last words, he's getting married next month!
他说他再也不会坠入爱河了。著名的临终遗言，他下个月就要结婚了！