to  cast pearls before swine
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kast
kast
pearls
θrəʊ
threw
before
pɜ:lz
pēlz
swine
bɪfɔ:
bifaw
[cast|throw] {one's} pearls before swine

Definition & Meaning of "cast pearls before swine"in English

to cast pearls before swine
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to do good things and waste valuable resources for ungrateful people 

to [cast|throw] pearls before swine definition and meaning
Idiom

What is the origin of the idiom "cast pearls before swine" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "cast pearls before swine" is biblical, and it is derived from a passage in the New Testament where Jesus warns his followers not to waste their teachings on people who are not receptive to them. The phrase has been in use in English since at least the early 17th century, and it is often applied to situations where someone is making a great effort to share something valuable, such as knowledge or wisdom, with someone who is not interested or capable of understanding it. In general, the phrase is used to caution people against investing their time and energy in situations where their efforts are unlikely to be appreciated or reciprocated.

Examples
Helping him again would just be casting pearls before swine. 
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