Meaning of the word "it is the part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not to skin it" in English
What does "it is the part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not to skin it" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
it is the part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not to skin it
US /ɪt ɪz ðə pɑːrt əv ə ɡʊd ˈʃɛpərd tuː ʃɪr hɪz flɑːk, nɑːt tuː skɪn ɪt/
UK /ɪt ɪz ðə pɑːt əv ə ɡʊd ˈʃɛpəd tuː ʃɪə hɪz flɒk, nɒt tuː skɪn ɪt/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that a leader or authority should take only what is reasonable from their subjects or subordinates without ruining them
Example:
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The governor believed that it is the part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not to skin it, so he lowered the tax rates.
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If you overwork your employees, remember that it is the part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not to skin it.