Shoot The Messenger

What is Shoot The Messenger?

To get angry at a person who delivers bad news.

Usually, the person delivering the news has no idea about what is going on.

An example of "shoot the messenger"

Bob: Sorry, but I think you wet your pants.

Jim: No I didn't you freaking **** (proceeds to get angry at Bob).

See shoot, messenger, bad news, angry

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