Example
“When Leo said the old car would never break down, his sister replied, "Famous last words."”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
every last
Neutral · CEFR B1
all members or items in a group, with no exceptions at all
have the last laugh
Neutral · CEFR B2
To succeed in the end after others have mocked, doubted, or opposed you.
last man standing
Neutral · CEFR C1
the only survivor of a fight, consolidation, or market shakeout
fall on deaf ears
Neutral · CEFR B2
to be ignored without producing any response or acknowledgment
go round in circles
Neutral · CEFR B2
To repeat the same discussion or actions without reaching a solution or making progress.
bad news
Informal · CEFR A2
an unpleasant piece of information; (informal) a person or thing likely to cause trouble
Source methodology
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