jeter des perles aux pourceaux

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “to throw pearls to the swine”. From Matthew 7:6.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ʒə.te de pɛʁl o puʁ.so/
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Verb[edit]

jeter des perles aux pourceaux

  1. (figuratively) to cast pearls before swine
    Synonym: donner de la confiture à des cochons
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