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 In alle gevallen van slecht nieuws gesprekken 

de afgelopen periode een aantal keren

de boodschapper van slecht 

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zo vaak dat het niks nieuws was

maar wel slecht

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Lesson:

The phrase "don't shoot the piano player" is an idiomatic expression that means "don't blame the messenger" or "don't punish the person who is only doing their job." It is a warning not to hold someone responsible for circumstances beyond their control or for following instructions they have been given.

The origin of this phrase can be traced back to the Old West in the United States during the 19th century. In saloons, it was common for a piano player to provide entertainment for the patrons. If a fight or disturbance broke out in the saloon, the piano player would often stop playing to avoid getting involved or injured. In some cases, the piano player would be warned not to get involved in any altercations, with the implication being that if they were shot, the music would stop and the mood of the establishment would change dramatically.

Over time, this warning evolved into the expression "don't shoot the piano player," which came to mean not holding someone accountable for events or situations that are not their fault or that are beyond their control. It serves as a reminder to focus blame on the appropriate parties rather than on those who are simply carrying out their duties.