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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under the harrow

1. The phrase is used to talk about the earth that is broken up and flattened by a harrow.

2. If somebody is under the harrow, he or she is forced to experience distress, or torment.

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1. About 1000 hectares of farmland have been under the harrow for 2 hours.

2. Many families are under the harrow because of the economic recession.

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