Pearls before swine
Meaning
Items of quality offered to those who aren't cultured enough to appreciate them.
Origin
From the Bible, Matthew 7:6 (King James Version):
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet.
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Meaning
Items of quality offered to those who aren't cultured enough to appreciate them.
Origin
From the Bible, Matthew 7:6 (King James Version):
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet.
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