"throw hats"

When someone says: "We'll throw hats at him!", it's usually not a compliment at all.

This phrase is used with an ironic connotation and indicates excessive self-confidence, a frivolous belief in an easy victory without real effort or preparation.

The expression comes from ancient times, when a hat was a mandatory attribute of a soldier. It was believed that the soldiers were so numerous and strong that they could defeat the enemy simply by "throwing their hats".

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🌿 Russian proverbs