Meaning of the word "a great dowry is a bed full of brambles" in English
What does "a great dowry is a bed full of brambles" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a great dowry is a bed full of brambles
US /ə ɡreɪt ˈdaʊ.ri ɪz ə bed fʊl əv ˈbræm.bəlz/
UK /ə ɡreɪt ˈdaʊ.ri ɪz ə bed fʊl əv ˈbræm.bəlz/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that a large inheritance or dowry often brings many troubles or complications
Example:
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He married for money, but soon realized that a great dowry is a bed full of brambles.
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They say a great dowry is a bed full of brambles because of the family disputes it causes.