strain at gnats and swallow camels

Prov. 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.

See also: and, camel, gnat, strain, swallow

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Nilam	-	Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Braden	['breidn]
Gunhilda	-	Scandinavian (Rare)
Eastmund	-	Anglo-Saxon
Amado	ah-MAH-dho	Spanish
Gabriel	['geibriəl]