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Treating the sacred like clearance-bin merchandise, then acting surprised by the thunderbolt.
means The act of violating, disrespecting, or stealing something held to be holy or deeply revered.
from From Latin sacrilegium — sacer (sacred) plus legere (to gather or steal); literally a temple-robber pocketing the gods' property.
Original crimeSpecifically meant stealing sacred objects from temples.
Spelling trapNot sacri-LEGE-ious; the lure is universal.
Modern driftNow covers pineapple pizza and skipped traditions.