Idiom idiom
caviar to the general
Meaning
Something of quality unbefitting to those who possess it.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“That complex art is caviar to the general.”
“The critics loved the experimental film, but for most viewers, it was caviar to the general.”
“His intricate philosophical lecture was largely caviar to the general, as the audience lacked the academic background to appreciate his nuanced arguments.”
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Last updated August 10, 2026