tirer sur l'ambulance
French
Etymology
Literally, “to shoot on the ambulance”. Compare Italian sparare sulla Croce Rossa.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ti.ʁe syʁ l‿ɑ̃.by.lɑ̃s/
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Verb
tirer sur l'ambulance
- (informal, figuratively) to kick someone when they are down
- Synonym: frapper un ennemi à terre
Usage notes
- Not to be confused with tirer sur le messager.
See also
- coup de pied de l'âne