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View synonyms for Parthian shot
Parthian shot
noun
- a sharp, telling remark, act, gesture, etc., made in departing.
Parthian shot
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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.
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The throb in my finger returned for a parthian shot and I remembered that I was a real patient!
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A thrill of victory ran through her veins as she noted the effect of her Parthian shot.
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That Parthian shot of his, that in the end the Government would have to use his methods, is going home.
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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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