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| − | A "Parthian shot" is a criticism leveled by someone as they leave a group. It is named after the Parthians, | + | A "Parthian shot" is a criticism leveled by someone as they leave a group. It is named after the Parthians, the ancient people of [[Parthia]] who used the innovative cavalry tactic of feigning retreat and then, as their enemies pursued them, twisting around and shooting arrows at their adversaries.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 13:43, 12 March 2007 (EDT) |
Revision as of 17:49, March 12, 2007
A "Parthian shot" is a criticism leveled by someone as they leave a group. It is named after the Parthians, the ancient people of Parthia who used the innovative cavalry tactic of feigning retreat and then, as their enemies pursued them, twisting around and shooting arrows at their adversaries.--Aschlafly 13:43, 12 March 2007 (EDT)