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cast pearls before swine

idiom

To give things of value to those who will not understand or appreciate them.


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  1. 01

    cast a chill

    To provoke an uneasy feeling which stops a conversation, as by an uncalled act or word.

  2. 02

    cast a shadow

    To dampen future events.

  3. 03

    cast aside

    Synonym of discard.

  4. 04

    cast aspersions

    To make damaging or spiteful remarks.

  5. 05

    cast in concrete

    solidly established, very difficult to alter

  6. 06

    cast in someone's teeth

    To accuse someone of something, or reproach them for it.

  7. 07

    cast loose

    To unfasten, loosen, or set free.

  8. 08

    cast of thousands

    A large number of people in one place or carrying out one action.

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