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don't shoot the messenger in French

don't shoot the messenger in French

ce n’est pas en cassant le thermomètre qu’on fait tomber la fièvre
phrase
(sarcastic, or, humorous) The bearer of bad news should not be held accountable for it.
ne tirez pas sur le messager
phrase
(sarcastic, or, humorous) The bearer of bad news should not be held accountable for it.
ne tuez pas le messager
phrase
(sarcastic, or, humorous) The bearer of bad news should not be held accountable for it.
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