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метать бисер перед свиньями

Meaning: To offer something precious or refined to someone incapable of appreciating it.

Language: Russian

Literally: to cast pearls before swine

Category: Animals

Origin: A biblical image from Matthew 7:6, where Jesus warns against giving holy things to those who will trample them.

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