like giving strawberries to a donkey

Said when one presents something valuable to someone who does not recognize its worth. Most of the time, playing classical music for high schoolers is like giving strawberries to a donkey. But every so often a few kids appreciate it. A: "I can't believe he gave his brand-new convertible to that bumpkin." B: "I know, it's like giving strawberries to a donkey."

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like giving a donkey strawberries
pearls before swine
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
better an egg today than a hen tomorrow
a sparrow in the hand is better than the pigeon on the roof
pigeon
sparrow
sales pitch
a (kind of) reflection on (someone or something)

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