Pearls before swine

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Pearls before swine

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Meaning

Items of quality offered to those who aren't cultured enough to appreciate them.

Origin

From the Bible, Matthew 7:6 (King James Version):

Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet.