Sent a sow to Minerva In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "sent a sow to Minerva", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Jimmy Hung

2021-11-10 09:11

Send a sow to Minerva proverb informal

To attempt to teach someone who is brighter or more knowledgeable than oneself

Mark is trying to show Lina how to use the computer, but he doesn't know that he is sending a sow to Minerva.

Don't send a sow to Minerva! She knows more than you think.

a/one smart cookie

Used to describe a person who is smart, clever or intelligent

know on which side bread is buttered

To know how to act or treat others in order to get the advantage

(as) sharp as a razor

1. Lit. Very sharp.
2. Very smart.

educate (someone) in (something)

To teach someone about something.

The verb "send" should be conjugated according to its tense.

This phrase may come from the ridiculous image of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, being taught by a pig.

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Suggest someone or oneself for consideration in a selection, such as a competition, application pool, election, etc.

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