famous last words

/fˈeɪməs lˈast wˈɜːdz/

/fˈeɪməs lˈæst wˈɜːdz/

famous last words

used to suggest skepticism or irony toward a statement, highlighting the possibility of it being proven wrong or contradicted by future events

Examples

1. The effects of alcohol: all too familiar to some of us brings about a merry night of fun and laughter climaxing in a seemingly joyful sleep and then when you think it couldn't get any better - a lovely whack in the face, followed by the famous last words, "I will never drink ever again."

2. What are Spock's famous last words in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan? -

3. and we'll try not to drop anything in the power supply this time famous last words Moment of truth.

4. I'm an expert now, famous last words.