Meaning of the word "in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird" in English
What does "in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird
US /ɪn veɪn ðə nɛt ɪz sprɛd ɪn ðə saɪt ʌv ˈɛni bɜrd/
UK /ɪn veɪn ðə nɛt ɪz sprɛd ɪn ðə saɪt ɒv ˈɛni bɜːd/
Idiom
it is useless to try to trap or deceive someone who is already aware of the danger or the trick
Example:
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He tried to trick me with a fake contract, but in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird; I had already read the fine print.
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The scammers targeted the tech-savvy generation, forgetting that in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.