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Parthian shot
Par·thi·an shot (plural Par·thi·an shots)


noun 
Definition:
 
hostile remark made when leaving: a final hostile remark or gesture made while leaving
[< the Parthians' legendary tactic of firing arrows over their shoulders while retreating]
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