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*Meaning: He won the race very easily | *Meaning: He won the race very easily | ||
==C'est l'hôpital qui se fout de la charité== | ==C'est l'hôpital qui se fout de la charité"== | ||
*Meaning: Someone who doesn't give a damn about an individual's fault, which he himself has. | *Meaning: Someone who doesn't give a damn about an individual's fault, which he himself has. | ||
*Origin: Here, the word "hospital" refers to a medical establishment since the 17th century. This establishment was managed by a principal, who called himself "charity". The hospital, having nothing to envy of charity, therefore has no valid reason to mock it. This is where the fun side of the phrase lies, a certain irony. This therefore qualifies a person who makes fun of someone who has the same fault as her. | *Origin: Here, the word "hospital" refers to a medical establishment since the 17th century. This establishment was managed by a principal, who called himself "charity". The hospital, having nothing to envy of charity, therefore has no valid reason to mock it. This is where the fun side of the phrase lies, a certain irony. This therefore qualifies a person who makes fun of someone who has the same fault as her. | ||