- strain at gnats and swallow camels
- strain at gnats and swallow camelsProv. to criticize other people for minor offenses while ignoring major offenses. (Biblical.) •
Jill: Look at that. Edward is combing his hair at his desk. How unprofessional. Jane: Don't strain at gnats and swallow camels. There are worse problems than that around here.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
