piove, governo ladro

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “it's raining, the government [is made out of] thieves”. False etymology attributes this saying to a tax supposedly levied on rainwater.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpjɔ.ve | ɡoˈver.no ˈla.dro/

Proverb

piove, governo ladro

  1. Used to signify dissatisfaction with the government. Equivalent to the US phrase thanks, Obama
    Synonym: (populistic, fascistic) quando c'era lui
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