Meaning of the word "cast pearls before swine" in English
What does "cast pearls before swine" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cast pearls before swine
US /kæst pɜrlz bɪˈfɔr swaɪn/
UK /kæst pɜrlz bɪˈfɔr swaɪn/
Idiom
1.
to offer something valuable or good to someone who does not appreciate it or cannot understand its worth
Example:
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Trying to explain advanced physics to him is like casting pearls before swine; he just doesn't get it.
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She felt like she was casting pearls before swine when she shared her intricate artwork with the uninterested crowd.
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