Usually means: Final statements before death, impactful.
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  1. famous last words: Oxford Learner's Dictionaries
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  3. famous last words: Wiktionary
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  5. famous last words: Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

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Definitions from Wiktionary (famous last words)

noun:  (literally) A notable final utterance before death, especially one made by a celebrity or historical figure.
noun:  (figuratively, expressing sarcasm) A statement which is overly optimistic, results from overconfidence, or lacks realistic foresight.

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