Meaning of the word "separate the sheep from the goats" in English
What does "separate the sheep from the goats" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
separate the sheep from the goats
US /ˈsɛpəˌreɪt ðə ʃiːp frəm ðə ɡoʊts/
UK /ˈsɛpəˌreɪt ðə ʃiːp frəm ðə ɡoʊts/
Idiom
1.
to distinguish between people or things that are good or suitable and those that are not
Example:
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The audition process will separate the sheep from the goats.
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After a few tough challenges, we were able to separate the sheep from the goats in the team.
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