Runt of the litter In english explanation

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

author Ann Thu calendar 2021-09-27 01:09

Meaning of Runt of the litter

Runt of the litter informal

The smallest and weakest member of a group of animals born to the same mother at the same time.

The flock of birds neglected the runts of the litter.

Because it is smaller and weaker than others, a runt in a litter faces obvious disadvantages for survival.

In the wild, runts in the litter are less likely to survive.

Grammar and Usage of Runt of the litter

Noun Forms

  • runt of the litter
  • runts of the litter
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