SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 183

SSC Stenographer - 06 Aug 2025 - Shift 1 • English • Q183

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
'Cast pearls before swine' 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct meaning of the idiom "Cast pearls before swine" is to give valuable things to people who do not understand or appreciate their worth.

Origin: This expression comes from the Bible, where it warns against offering something sacred or beautiful to those who will only mistreat it.

Usage: It is commonly used to describe situations where someone shares high-quality ideas, advice, or gifts with an audience that is indifferent or incapable of valuing them.