However, Chien-gris dogs, having very similar features to the Weimaraner, have been traced as far back as 13th century in the court of Louis IX of France, during which most aristocrats owned one and used them for hunting.
Shoot-'em-up definition, a motion-picture or television program that emphasizes gunplay, action, and often violence. See more.
Shooting the messenger is a metaphoric phrase used to describe the act of blaming the bearer of bad news. Until the advent of modern telecommunication, messages were usually delivered by human envoys. For example, in war, a messenger would be sent from one camp to another.