Significado
Lack of awareness or help for those closest to a source of knowledge or power.
Contexto cultural
The oil lamp is a symbol of knowledge and purity in Indian culture. The concept of 'expert neglect' is universal.
Context is key
Only use this when the person is actually capable of fixing the issue.
Significado
Lack of awareness or help for those closest to a source of knowledge or power.
Context is key
Only use this when the person is actually capable of fixing the issue.
Ponte a prueba
Which situation fits the idiom?
A famous author cannot write a simple letter. This is:
The author has the skill but fails to use it for themselves.
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Banco de ejercicios
1 ejerciciosA famous author cannot write a simple letter. This is:
The author has the skill but fails to use it for themselves.
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Preguntas frecuentes
1 preguntasIt is observational, not necessarily an insult.
Frases relacionadas
दीये तले अँधेरा
synonymSame as chirag tale andhera.
