Cast my pearls before swine In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "cast my pearls before swine", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Luna Linh

2020-11-25 03:11

Meaning of Cast my pearls before swine

Synonyms:

preach to deaf ears , talk to a brick wall

Cast my pearls before swine British proverb formal

Indicates the action of giving something valueable to someone who doesn't appreciate its worth.

Although it's like casting pearls before swine, Karen still reminds Josh to follow the recipe correctly

I hate lending my books to my sister because she keeps losing them. It's like casting pearls before swine!

Other phrases about:

what the eye doesn't see (the heart doesn't grieve over)

You cannot feel upset, angry or worried about something if you do not know about it.

pick and shovel work

A boring and painstaking work.

Doesn't know shit from Shinola

Be ignorant innocent or totally unaware; not know what's what

be put out of humor

To be put in a bad mood

sleaze bucket

Used to refer to an unpleasant, repellent place, thing or person

Grammar and Usage of Cast my pearls before swine

Verb Forms

casting pearls before swine
to cast pearls before swine

This idiom is usually used in imperative form or simile (preceded by like)

More examples:

"Never cast pearls before swine, it's a waste of time" is what my mother reminded me when I was young

I broke up with Henry because it was like casting pearls before swine whenever I lectured him about his unemployment

Origin of Cast my pearls before swine

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This idiom originated from Jesus's teachings in The Gospel of Saint Matthew (7:6) and slowly become well known in Shakespear's and Charles Dicken"s work. The original idiom expressed wise words about not to share teachings to those who will misuse them.