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rzucić perły przed wieprze

Pronunciation: /ˈʐu.t͡ɕit͡ɕ ˈpɛr.wɘ pʂɛd‿ˈvjɛ.pʂɛ/

“rzucić perły przed wieprze” is a Polish word. Its meaning in English:

verb

  1. to cast pearls before swine

Etymology

Literally, “to cast pearls before swine”. From Matthew 7:6: "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".

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