parting shots
Leaving words thrown
A parting shot is a final remark or gesture delivered just as someone leaves, often cutting or hostile: She got in a parting shot about his inability to commit.
The phrase likely comes from the Parthian shot—ancient Parthian cavalry were famous for shooting arrows backward while retreating.
Parting shots can also be merely memorable rather than hostile: His parting shot was a reminder to vote.
- digsInformal term for home
- remarksSpoken comments or notes
- last wordsTerminal utterance
- exit lineClosing statement when departing
- farewellLeave-taking expression
goodbye · one for the road · final · cracks · over the shoulder · valedictories · departure · postscript · final remarks · adios · sign-offs · farewell speeches · adieus · conclusions · bitter end · swan songs · send-offs · codas
parting shotswell-wishes
Expressions desiring another's happiness
benediction · blessing · bon voyage · farewell kiss · best wishes
parting shotsfirst strike
Initiating combat unprovoked
opening gambit · preemptive strike · declaration of war · throwing down the gauntlet
parting shotsolive branch
Symbol of reconciliation
peace offering · bridge-building · burying the hatchet · words of praise · vote of confidence
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