English / proverb
Don't Shoot the Messenger
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Do not vent your anger or retaliate against the person who is merely reporting bad news or unwelcome facts.
In context
01
I am only reporting that the delivery server failed the load test, so please don't shoot the messenger.
02
A mature executive listens to critical timeline delays without shooting the messenger.
Synonyms
Spare the courier,don't blame the bearer of bad news,direct anger at the cause
Antonyms
Scapegoat the reporter,punish the informant,blame the herald
Collocations
please don't shoot the messenger,remember don't shoot the messenger,don't shoot the messenger here