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Pearls before swine

Definition: This phrase is used to describe situations where someone offers something valuable or of high quality to someone who is incapable of appreciating or understanding its worth. It emphasizes the futility of presenting something precious to those who are unable to comprehend or value it.

Example sentences:

1. She spent hours crafting a beautiful poem, but sharing it with her classmates was like casting pearls before swine.
2. The professor tried to teach advanced calculus to a class of kindergarteners, knowing it would be pearls before swine.
3. He meticulously prepared an exquisite gourmet meal for his friends, but they were so uninterested in fine dining that it felt like pearls before swine.

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