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French
Etymology
Literally, “to throw pearls to the swine”. From Matthew 7:6.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ʒə.te de pɛʁl o puʁ.so/
Verb
jeter des perles aux pourceaux
- (figuratively) to cast pearls before swine
- Synonym: donner de la confiture à des cochons