Caravan In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "caravan", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-06-02 12:06

Meaning of Caravan (redirected from the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on )

The dogs bark, but the caravan goes on proverb

Something moves ahead in spite of opposing views or criticism of it.

The government has remained silent in the face of criticism of the new proposal. The dogs bark, but the caravan goes on

Origin of The dogs bark, but the caravan goes on

This is a proverb from the Arabic language.It was reportedly first used to describe caravans passing through the vast Middle East's desert climate regions. Dogs barked as the caravan moved toward its target, but their howls were unable to prevent it from reaching its destination.

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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