lunatics have taken over the asylum

A form of 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. alternativeAlternative form of the lunatics have taken over the asylum.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “lunatics have taken over the asylum,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/lunatics%20have%20taken%20over%20the%20asylum.

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