tirer sur l'ambulance

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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

  1. (informal, figuratively) to kick someone when they are down
    Synonym: frapper un ennemi à terre

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