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Let the killers start first

French
French

Phraseologism: Let the assassins go first.

Meaning: In order not to execute criminals, they must not commit offenses.

Origin: From French: "Que Messieurs les assassins commencent". The words of the French writer Alphonse Jean Kappa (1808-1890), which he spoke during a period of heated discussions in France about the abolition of the death penalty. He spoke out against its abolition by publishing an article in the magazine "Wasps" (January, 1849), which he published, from where this phrase was taken. The meaning of the expression: if the murderers, that is, the criminals, do not kill, they will not be killed either. Thus, the fate of the institution of the death penalty is in their hands. All they have to do to abolish it is to give up their criminal activities. In a word, "let the gentlemen of the murderer start first." Soon after the publication of this article, the phrase became very popular in Russia, where it was usually quoted in the original language.

Random phraseology:

Goof off.

Meaning:

To disgrace, to be in an uncomfortable position.

Origin:

In ancient times, walking bareheaded was considered a disgrace. There was no greater shame for a man when his hat was torn off in a crowded place.

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