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A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

Die muggie uitsif, maar die kameel insluk

Home The Lexicon Die muggie uitsif, maar die kameel insluk

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Die muggie uitsif, maar die kameel insluk

Literal English Translation

Strain the midge but swallow the camel.

Definition

Hypocrisy; to judge somebody for a small mistake, but then make a much bigger one yourself.

Language

Afrikaans

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Other Animals

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