Meaning of the word "fiddle while Rome burns" in English
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fiddle while Rome burns
US /ˈfɪd.əl waɪl roʊm bɜrnz/
UK /ˈfɪd.əl waɪl roʊm bɜrnz/
Idiom
1.
to occupy oneself with a trivial matter while neglecting a serious crisis
Example:
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The CEO was accused of fiddling while Rome burned as the company faced bankruptcy.
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Instead of addressing the climate crisis, some politicians continue to fiddle while Rome burns.
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