This phrase comes from Matthew 7:6 and means giving something valuable to people who will not recognize or appreciate it.
Augment vs. supplement: what is the difference?
Augment means increase or enlarge. Supplement means add something extra to support or complete what is already there.
How Spartan became a word for strict simplicity
Spartan first referred to people from Sparta. Over time, it also came to describe a plain, disciplined, and comfort free way of living.
What “the early bird catches the worm” means, and where it comes from
This common saying means acting early can bring better results. Here is the image behind it and how people use it today.
Why Olympian comes from Mount Olympus
Olympian first referred to Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the Greek gods, before it also came to mean an Olympic athlete.
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