Phrase guide
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Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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noun
A notable final utterance before death, especially one made by a celebrity or historical figure.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: literally, plural, plural-normally
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noun
A statement which is overly optimistic, results from overconfidence, or lacks realistic foresight.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, plural, plural-normally
Qualifier: expressing sarcasm
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History
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Across languages
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