coup de théâtre
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coup de théâtre definition
coup de thé·â·tre (ko̵̅o̅t tā ä′tr')
- a surprising or startling turn in a drama
- an action for sensational effect; theatrical action
Etymology: Fr, lit., stroke of theater
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