Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to cast pearls before swine
idiom
/tə kɑːst pɜːrlz bɪˈfɔːr swaɪn/
Definition
To offer something valuable to someone who does not appreciate it.
Examples
- Don’t bother explaining the nuances of the art to him; you’re just casting pearls before swine.
- She realized that sharing her poetry with her friends was like casting pearls before swine, as they showed no interest.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that it is pointless to give something of worth to those who are unable or unwilling to recognize its value.
Synonyms
- Waste effort on the unworthy
- Throwing away valuable things
- Offering wisdom to fools
