Definitions by Chesswave
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.
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).
Bob: Sorry, but I think you wet your pants.
Jim: No I didn't you freaking **** (proceeds to get angry at Bob).
shoot the messenger by Chesswave September 10, 2007