cast pearls before swine
Squander on philistines
To cast pearls before swine is to offer something valuable to those who cannot appreciate it.
The phrase comes from a biblical warning against wasting what is precious on the unreceptive.
Don't bother explaining the nuances of wine to him—you'd be casting pearls before swine.
- lost causeEndeavor certain to fail
- pearlMollusk-formed gemstone
- hidden gemUnderappreciated find
- undervalueEstimate below true worth
- futilityLack of purpose
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resource outcome
cast pearls before swineput to good use
Apply effectively toward purpose
treasure · preserve · conserve · bear fruit · pay dividends
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