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In his last-ditch attempt to stay out of jail Trump wouldn't mind throwing a Hail Mary under the bus ... "
Bill Maher

Liliputins. What, the heck, is this?
http://stihi.ru/2021/11/24/7101


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To "throw a Hail Mary" means to make a last-ditch attempt to achieve something when the odds are against you. The term originated in American football, where it refers to a long forward pass made in desperation with only a small chance of success, especially at or near the end of a half. The name comes from the familiar prayer beginning with “Hail Mary” and alludes to the fact that the passer is, in effect, praying that his throw will succeed.

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To throw/ to push someone under the bus is an idiomatic expression in English. It means to criticize, blame, or punish a person, especially when they are in a vulnerable position, all in order to avoid blame or gain an advantage. Imagine a situation where someone betrays a colleague or friend by making them take the fall for something controversial or embarrassing. The phrase likely originated in British politics, where the metaphor of being “under a bus” was already used to describe misfortune or conveniently timed accidents. So, when someone throws
another person under the bus, it’s definitely not a friendly act!