English vocabulary Importance & Priority

the head and feet keep warm, the rest will take no harm

/ðə hˈɛd ænd fˈiːt kˈiːp wˈɔːɹm ðə ɹˈɛst wɪl tˈeɪk nˈoʊ hˈɑːɹm/

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used to suggest that by focusing on the core aspects and addressing them effectively, one can avoid unnecessary complications and protect oneself from potential risks or harm

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strain at gnats and swallow camels

/stɹˈeɪn æt nˈæts ænd swˈɑːloʊ kˈæməlz/

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used to describe the act of focusing excessively on small or insignificant details while ignoring or overlooking much larger and more important matters

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while the grass grows, the horse / steed starves

/wˌaɪl ðə ɡɹˈæs ɡɹˈoʊz ðə hˈɔːɹs stˈiːd stˈɑːɹvz/

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used to warn against neglecting immediate needs and responsibilities in favor of long-term aspirations, as doing so can lead to negative consequences

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eagles not catch flies

/ˈiːɡəlz nˌɑːt kˈætʃ flˈaɪz/

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used to imply that people of high status or intelligence do not waste their time on trivial matters or insignificant people

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the mother of mischief is no bigger than a midge's wing

/ðə mˈʌðɚɹ ʌv mˈɪstʃᵻf ɪz nˈoʊ bˈɪɡɚ ðˌænə mˈɪdʒɪz wˈɪŋ/

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used to suggest that seemingly minor or insignificant things can be the root of significant problems or mischief

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it is idle to swallow the cow and choke on the tail

/ɪt ɪz ˈaɪdəl tə swˈɑːloʊ ðə kˈaʊ ænd tʃˈoʊk ɑːnðə tˈeɪl/

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used to imply that it is unwise to take on a task or challenge without being fully prepared to handle all of its components and potential consequences

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do not lose sight of the forest for the trees

/duːnˌɑːt lˈuːz sˈaɪt ʌvðə fˈɔːɹɪst fɚðə tɹˈiːz/

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used to emphasize that one should not become so focused on small details that one loses sight of the bigger picture or the main goal

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