Meaning of the word "admiration is the daughter of ignorance" in English
What does "admiration is the daughter of ignorance" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
admiration is the daughter of ignorance
US /ˌæd.məˈreɪ.ʃən ɪz ðə ˈdɔː.tər əv ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/
UK /ˌæd.mɪˈreɪ.ʃən ɪz ðə ˈdɔː.tər əv ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that people only admire things because they do not understand them or are unaware of their flaws
Example:
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He was obsessed with the new technology, but as they say, admiration is the daughter of ignorance.
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Once I learned how the magic trick worked, I realized that admiration is the daughter of ignorance.