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Shakespearean Phrases A Foregone Conclusion Meaning: An inevitable result or conclusion / A result that is obvious to everyone even before it happens. Example: Narendra Modis landslide election victory was a foregone conclusion. Etymology: This phrase comes from William Shakespeares Othello. Their affairs. One of this kind is Cassio. In sleep I heard him say “Sweet Desdemona, Let us be wary, let us hide our loves.” And then, sir, would he gripe and wring my hand, Cry “O sweet creature!” and then kiss me hard, As if he plucked up kisses by the roots That grew upon my lips, lay his leg Over my thigh, and sigh, and kiss, and then Cry “Cursed fate that gave thee to the Moor!” OTHELLO Oh, monstrous! Monstrous! IAGO Nay, this was but his dream. OTHELLO But this denoted a foregone conclusion.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 18:49:43 +0000

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