Meaning of the word "the boughs that bear most hang lowest" in English
What does "the boughs that bear most hang lowest" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the boughs that bear most hang lowest
US /ðə baʊz ðæt bɛr moʊst hæŋ ˈloʊɪst/
UK /ðə baʊz ðæt beə məʊst hæŋ ˈləʊɪst/
Idiom
The most knowledgeable or successful people are often the most humble.
Example:
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Despite his immense wealth and fame, he remains humble, proving that the boughs that bear most hang lowest.
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She never brags about her PhD; truly, the boughs that bear most hang lowest.