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et tu brutei

Description:

Et tu brutei is a Latin phrase made famous by William Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar." It means "Even you, Brutus?" and signifies surprise and betrayal when someone you trust turns against you.

Usage:

Part of Speech: Interjection

Example Sentence: "Et tu brutei?! I can't believe you would betray me like this!"

Part of Speech: Phrase

Sense 1:

Example Sentence: "Upon seeing his closest ally join forces with his enemies, the emperor uttered, 'Et tu brutei?'"

Sense 2:

Example Sentence: "The phrase echoes through history as a representation of ultimate betrayal – 'Et tu brutei?'

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