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pied piper of hamelin

Перевод: Фраза, отсылающая к персонажу немецкой легенды, который с помощью волшебной дудочки увёл крыс из города, а затем, не получив платы, увёл и детей.

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  • ruФраза, отсылающая к персонажу немецкой легенды, который с помощью волшебной дудочки увёл крыс из города, а затем, не получив платы, увёл и детей.
  1. Legendary figureB2formal

    A character from a German folk tale who lured away the children of Hamelin with his magical pipe after the townspeople refused to pay him for ridding the town of rats.

    ruГамельнский крысолов

    • The Pied Piper of Hamelin is a classic story about broken promises.
    • Children were fascinated by the tale of the Pied Piper.
    • The legend of the Pied Piper has been retold in many cultures.
  2. Metaphorical meaningC1informal

    A person who attracts followers or leads others into trouble, often through false promises or charisma.

    ruЛожный лидер

    • The politician acted like a pied piper, promising everything but delivering nothing.
    • He was a pied piper of the tech world, luring investors with unrealistic dreams.
    • Beware of pied pipers who offer easy solutions to complex problems.