Parting shot
noun
The last remark that someone makes just before they leave.
Before he stormed out of the office, he turned around and threw a parting shot about how he'd been treated poorly.
Often appears as...
- throw a parting shot
- deliver a parting shot
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
The last shot fired by a hunter or soldier before they leave.
The parting shot of the night was fired by the soldier as the sun set behind the mountains.
Often appears as...
- fire a parting shot
- unleash a parting shot
noun
The last remark that someone makes just before they leave.
Before he stormed out of the office, he turned around and threw a parting shot about how he'd been treated poorly.
Often appears as...
- throw a parting shot
- deliver a parting shot
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
The last shot fired by a hunter or soldier before they leave.
The parting shot of the night was fired by the soldier as the sun set behind the mountains.
Often appears as...
- fire a parting shot
- unleash a parting shot
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
A 'parting shot' often contains strong emotions or criticism.
After the argument, her parting shot was a sarcastic 'Good luck with that!'
Pro Tip 2/3Conversation End
It's typically the final remark that effectively ends a conversation or argument.
His parting shot sealed the debate: 'And that's why your theory fails.'
Pro Tip 3/3Memorable Words
It's meant to be memorable and leave a strong impression, often said dramatically.
'Remember who helped you!' was her parting shot as she left the room.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
A 'parting shot' often contains strong emotions or criticism.
After the argument, her parting shot was a sarcastic 'Good luck with that!'
Pro Tip 2/3Conversation End
It's typically the final remark that effectively ends a conversation or argument.
His parting shot sealed the debate: 'And that's why your theory fails.'
Pro Tip 3/3Memorable Words
It's meant to be memorable and leave a strong impression, often said dramatically.
'Remember who helped you!' was her parting shot as she left the room.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
A 'parting shot' often contains strong emotions or criticism.
After the argument, her parting shot was a sarcastic 'Good luck with that!'
Pro Tip 2/3Conversation End
It's typically the final remark that effectively ends a conversation or argument.
His parting shot sealed the debate: 'And that's why your theory fails.'
Pro Tip 3/3Memorable Words
It's meant to be memorable and leave a strong impression, often said dramatically.
'Remember who helped you!' was her parting shot as she left the room.
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