strain at gnats and swallow camels



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:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
WilburnWIL-bərnEnglish
Ask-Norse Mythology
GeffreyJEF-reeEnglish (Rare)
LÝDia-Slovak, Faroese
EmİRhan-Turkish
Ulrikke-Norwegian, Danish