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cast pearls before swine (literary)

to offer something valuable to someone who does not understand that it is valuable. Giving him advice is just casting pearls before swine. He doesn't listen.

See also: before, cast

a pearl of wisdom

an important piece of advice. Thank you for that pearl of wisdom, Jerry. Now do you think you could suggest something more useful?

See also: wisdom

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cast pearls before swine
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castles in the air
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cat and mouse game
cat got tongue
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catch

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