How can you expect to find ivory in a dog’s mouth? Home The Lexicon How can you expect to find ivory in a dog’s mouth? Thumbnail Phrase or WordHow can you expect to find ivory in a dog's mouth?DefinitionDon't expect wisdom or value from someone unworthy or ill-equipped. (Chinese proverb)LanguageEnglishTypeFaunamorphSubcategoryCaninesGrammatical SubcategorySayings/Similes/Aphorisms/Proverbs Previous itemIf no one comes the dog does not bark Next itemHe that has no bread to spare should not keep a dog
