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Parthian shot

noun

  1. a sharp, telling remark, act, gesture, etc., made in departing.


Parthian shot

noun

  1. another term for parting shot
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Parthian shot1

First recorded in 1900–05; so called from the ancient Parthian cavalry's habit of shooting arrows rearward at the enemy while in real or feigned flight
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Parthian shot1

alluding to the custom of Parthian archers who shot their arrows backwards while retreating
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Example Sentences

With which Parthian shot Mrs Fred made her way up-stairs and retired from the field.

The throb in my finger returned for a parthian shot and I remembered that I was a real patient!

A thrill of victory ran through her veins as she noted the effect of her Parthian shot.

That Parthian shot of his, that in the end the Government would have to use his methods, is going home.

With that Parthian shot I ordered my cocher, who was furtively grinning by this time, to drive on as quickly as possible.

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