parting words
noun phraseUK /ˈpɑː.tɪŋ wɜːdz/
US /ˈpɑːr.t̬ɪŋ wɝːdz/
The last words someone says before they leave.
Her parting words were, "See you tomorrow!"
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2. A final remark or piece of advice given when someone is leaving a job or place.
His parting words to the team were to keep working hard.
3. Words spoken at the end of a speech or performance.
The actor's parting words brought the audience to tears.
4. A farewell message left in a note or letter.
She wrote a few parting words on the card before mailing it.