Meaning of the word "we are all Adam's children, but silk makes the difference" in English
What does "we are all Adam's children, but silk makes the difference" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
we are all Adam's children, but silk makes the difference
US /wi ɑːr ɔːl ˈædəmz ˈtʃɪldrən, bʌt sɪlk meɪks ðə ˈdɪfərəns/
UK /wi ə ɔːl ˈædəmz ˈtʃɪldrən, bʌt sɪlk meɪks ðə ˈdɪfərəns/
Idiom
a proverb meaning that while all humans are fundamentally equal by birth, wealth and social status create significant inequalities
Example:
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In theory, everyone has the same rights, but we are all Adam's children, but silk makes the difference when it comes to legal representation.
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The judge treated the wealthy defendant more leniently, proving that we are all Adam's children, but silk makes the difference.