"clip per hour" what is it? 🤔

This is what is usually said about a person who has been in a high position for a short time, but has no real power and no lasting authority. His status is uncertain and limited in time.

The phrase itself comes from Eastern legends. In the story, one of the caliphs (from the Arabic "Khalif" - "successor") jokingly allowed a simple citizen to occupy his throne for one day with all the rights of a ruler. Since then, that's what they call someone whose influence is fleeting, like one hour.

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🌿 Russian proverbs