Parthian Shot

Synonyms of Parthian shot

• last word
• parting shot
• final shot

Antonyms of Parthian shot

• initial move
• opening shot
• first strike

Collocations of Parthian shot

parting shot

Frequency: 70 %

As she left the room, she couldn't resist taking a parting shot at her ex-boyfriend.

final shot

Frequency: 60 %

The final shot of the movie left the audience in awe.

surprise shot

Frequency: 50 %

The surprise shot from the underdog team secured their victory.

unexpected shot

Frequency: 45 %

His unexpected shot at winning the competition surprised everyone.

Idiomatic Expressions for Parthian shot

• Phrase: shoot from the hip
  Meaning: to speak or act without careful consideration; to be impulsive
  Usage: She tends to shoot from the hip when she's angry, often saying things she later regrets.