Meaning of the word "beware of an oak, it draws the stroke" in English
What does "beware of an oak, it draws the stroke" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
beware of an oak, it draws the stroke
US /bɪˈwer ʌv æn oʊk, ɪt drɔːz ðə stroʊk/
UK /bɪˈweər ɒv ən əʊk, ɪt drɔːz ðə strəʊk/
Idiom
an old proverb warning that oak trees are more likely to be struck by lightning during a storm
Example:
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My grandfather always said, 'Beware of an oak, it draws the stroke; avoid an ash, it courts the flash.'
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During the thunderstorm, the farmer remembered the old rhyme: beware of an oak, it draws the stroke.