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

tirer sur le pianiste

1. (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”)