Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing — The Pierian spring in quot. 1711 refers to the classical tradition that the Muses were born in the Pieria region of northern Greece. The original learning is also used instead of knowledge. 1711 POPE Essay on Criticism 1. 215 A little Learning is … Proverbs new dictionary
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing — {literary} A person who knows a little about something may think he knows it all and make bad mistakes. A proverb. * /John has read a book on driving a car and now he thinks he can drive. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing./ … Dictionary of American idioms
a\ little\ knowledge\ is\ a\ dangerous\ thing — literary proverb A person who knows a little about something may think he knows it all and make bad mistakes. John has read a book on driving a car and now he thinks he can drive. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing … Словарь американских идиом
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing — Meaning A small amount of knowledge can cause people to think they are more expert than they are and consequently make unwise choices. Origin A little learning is a dangerous thing; drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring: there shallow… … Meaning and origin of phrases
a little learning is a dangerous thing — A small amount of knowledge can cause people to think they are more expert than they really are.eg. he said he d done a course on home electrics, but when he tried to mend my table lamp, he fused all the lights! I think a little learning is a… … The small dictionary of idiomes
knowledge — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Cognizance Nouns 1. knowledge, cognizance, cognition, acquaintance, ken, privity, familiarity, comprehension, apprehension, recognition, appreciation; intuition, conscience, consciousness, awareness,… … English dictionary for students
little — adjective see there is no little enemy little fish are sweet a little knowledge is a dangerous thing little leaks sink the ship little pitchers have large ears a little pot is soon hot … Proverbs new dictionary
thing — See: A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE IS A DANGEROUS THING, DO ONE S THING or DO ONE S OWN THING, FIRST THINGS COME FIRST, FOR ONE THING, SEE THINGS, SURE THING, TAKE IT EASY or TAKE THINGS EASY, TELL A THING OR TWO … Dictionary of American idioms
thing — See: A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE IS A DANGEROUS THING, DO ONE S THING or DO ONE S OWN THING, FIRST THINGS COME FIRST, FOR ONE THING, SEE THINGS, SURE THING, TAKE IT EASY or TAKE THINGS EASY, TELL A THING OR TWO … Dictionary of American idioms
thing — See: a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, do one s thing or do one s own thing, first things first, for one thing, see things, sure thing, take it easy or take things easy, tell a thing or two … Словарь американских идиом
