Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
separate-the-wheat-from-the-chaff
idiom
/ˈsɛpəˌreɪt ðə wiːt frəm ðə tʃæf/
Definition
To distinguish valuable things from worthless ones.
Examples
- In the debate about climate change, it’s important to separate the wheat from the chaff in the arguments presented.
- The teacher helped the students separate the wheat from the chaff in their research to find credible sources.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the process of sorting out the important or valuable elements from the unimportant or worthless ones. It emphasizes the importance of discernment and critical evaluation.
Synonyms
- distinguish the valuable from the worthless
- filter out the good from the bad
- identify the significant from the trivial
