Meaning of the word "a book is like a garden carried in the pocket" in English

What does "a book is like a garden carried in the pocket" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

a book is like a garden carried in the pocket

US /ə bʊk ɪz laɪk ə ˈɡɑːrdn ˈkærid ɪn ðə ˈpɑːkɪt/
UK /ə bʊk ɪz laɪk ə ˈɡɑːdn ˈkærid ɪn ðə ˈpɒkɪt/
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Idiom

a proverb suggesting that reading provides beauty, growth, and a portable escape similar to a garden

Example:
She always has a novel with her, believing that a book is like a garden carried in the pocket.
In times of stress, remember that a book is like a garden carried in the pocket, offering peace anywhere.