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What (who) is parting shot - definition
EXPERT MOUNTED ARCHERY WHILE FLEEING
Parthian Shot; Parthian shaft; Parting shot
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parting shot
EPISODE OF AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. (S3 E13)
Parthian Shot; Parthian shaft; Parting shot
(parting shots)
If someone makes a parting shot, they make an unpleasant or forceful remark at the end of a conversation, and then leave so that no-one has the chance to reply.
He turned to face her for his parting shot. 'You're one coldhearted woman, you know that?'
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parting shot
EPISODE OF AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. (S3 E13)
Parthian Shot; Parthian shaft; Parting shot
¦ noun a cutting remark made at the moment of departure.
Parthian shot
The Parthian shot is a light cavalry hit-and-run tactic made famous by the Parthians, an ancient Iranian people. While performing a real or feigned retreat at full gallop, the horse archers would turn their bodies back to shoot at the pursuing enemy.
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Parthian shot
The Parthian shot is a light cavalry hit-and-run tactic made famous by the Parthians, an ancient Iranian people. While performing a real or feigned retreat at full gallop, the horse archers would turn their bodies back to shoot at the pursuing enemy. The maneuver required superb equestrian skills, since the rider's hands were occupied by his composite bow and his body was twisted around. As the stirrup had not been invented at the time of the Parthians, the rider relied solely on squeezing pressure from his legs to stay mounted and guide his horse.
Examples of use of parting shot
1. Her parting shot was about viewers relating to ‘people with lines‘ on their faces.
2. "Our parting shot is a sad–looking me, sitting on my suitcases with no Land Rover.
3. The parting shot by the outgoing Japanese leader prompted angry protests from Beijing and Seoul.
4. But still he had reserved one vindictive parting shot against Michael.
5. However, the Afghan government, which accuses Pakistan of secretly aiding the Taliban, could not resist a parting shot.