The origin of the idiom "on the fiddle" is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century in British English. It likely draws from the association of the violin (also called a fiddle) with trickery or manipulation, as well as the notion of playing a fraudulent tune. It is commonly used to discuss individuals who exploit loopholes, engage in tax evasion, commit fraud, or manipulate systems for personal gain.

Definice a význam slova „on the fiddle“ v angličtině

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