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(the) lunatics have taken over the asylum Said of a situation in which those in charge are incapable of handling their responsibilities, and should rather be put under scrutiny themselves.

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  1. (the) lunatics have taken over the asylum Said of a situation in which those in charge are incapable of handling their responsibilities, and should rather be put under scrutiny themselves.