Liliputin-4660

The Emperor's Trump new clothes empire is coming apart at the steams ... "
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Liliputins. What, the heck, is this?
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"The Emperor's New Clothes" is a literary folktale written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen in 1837. The story involves a vain emperor who is conned by two swindlers pretending to weave the finest cloth, which couldn't be seen by people who were either unfit for office or were particularly stupid1. The story has been translated into over 100 languages and has become a staple of recitals in polite society. The phrase "the emperor's new clothes" has been used metaphorically to describe situations where people are afraid to criticize something because they think everyone else approves of it. The phrase has also been used to describe situations where people are afraid to admit they don't understand something.
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The phrase "to come apart at the seams" is an idiom used to describe someone or something that is in very bad condition. It means to break into parts or pieces, and is usually used figuratively. Referring to a person, it means to lose control of one’s emotions or to become extremely upset; to suffer a mental and/or emotional breakdown. The phrase can also be used to describe something that is beginning to fail or collapse.