tirer sur le pianiste
French
Etymology
Literally, “to shoot at the pianist”.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ti.ʁe syʁ lə pja.nist/
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Verb
- (informal, figuratively) to criticise someone who is doing his best; to lash out at someone who means well; to be unappreciative of a service provided for free
See also
- tirer sur le messager
- tirer sur l’ambulance
- à cheval donné on ne regarde pas les dents (“don't look a gift horse in the mouth”)
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