Meaning of the word "a blind man's wife needs no paint" in English
What does "a blind man's wife needs no paint" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a blind man's wife needs no paint
US /ə blaɪnd mænz waɪf niːdz noʊ peɪnt/
UK /ə blaɪnd mænz waɪf niːdz nəʊ peɪnt/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that there is no need to make something look attractive if the person it is intended for cannot appreciate it
Example:
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Why are you decorating the back of the shed where no one goes? A blind man's wife needs no paint.
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He didn't bother wrapping the gift for his dog, thinking a blind man's wife needs no paint.