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Famous last words

Learning English Conversations

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Famous Last Words

We say this when we believe something someone says will soon be proven wrong. Have you ever said famous last words? Yes, I went to a party at the weekend and called my friend's new boyfriend by the wrong name three times. Let's hear some more examples of this expression. My grandfather says he never cries when he watches sad films. Do you think England will win the next world cup? Of course, definitely. However, those could be famous last words. We're listening to the English we speak from BBC Learning English.

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