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Parthian shot

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Parthian shot
n
a hostile remark or gesture delivered while departing
[alluding to the custom of Parthian archers who shot their arrows backwards while retreating]
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Parthian shot
n → zum Abschied fallen gelassene spitze Bemerkung
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With which Parthian shot he walked away, leaving the two rivals open-mouthed behind him.
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