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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

Only the grass dies when elephants fight

Home The Lexicon Only the grass dies when elephants fight

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Only the grass dies when elephants fight

Definition

Saying suggesting bystanders suffer when powerful parties argue.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Other Animals

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