The expression "to shoot the messenger" means to get angry at someone who brings bad news, even though it is not their fault.
L'espressione "to shoot the messenger" significa arrabbiarsi con qualcuno che porta cattive notizie, anche se non รจ colpa sua.
| Idiom | to shoot the messenger |
|---|---|
| Definition | to be angry at someone who brings you bad news |
| Examples | - There's no need to shoot the messenger. It wasn't me who made the mistake! - Why are you shooting the messenger? It's her you should be angry with. |
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