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Gettare perle ai porci

To waste something valuable on those who can't appreciate it

Literal Translation

"To throw pearls to pigs"

What it means

To waste something valuable on those who can't appreciate it

Example in context

"Portare quel vino pregiato alla sua festa? Sarebbe gettare perle ai porci."

"Bringing that fine wine to his party? It would be casting pearls before swine."

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