Why cast pearls before swine? They won't care.
cast pearls before swine
idiomTo give things of value to those who will not understand or appreciate them.
Origin
disputed originFrom the Bible "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you." – KJV, Matthew 7:6.
He stopped explaining poetry to them; it felt like casting pearls before swine.
She finally understood that sharing her research with the committee was casting pearls before swine, since they had already decided to ignore every expert opinion.
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cast a chill
To provoke an uneasy feeling which stops a conversation, as by an uncalled act or word.
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cast a shadow
To dampen future events.
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cast aside
Synonym of discard.
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cast aspersions
To make damaging or spiteful remarks.
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solidly established, very difficult to alter
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cast in someone's teeth
To accuse someone of something, or reproach them for it.
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cast of thousands
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