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A little knowledge is a dangerous thing
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A little knowledge is a dangerous thingTheme: KNOWLEDGE
A proverb meaning that incomplete knowledge can embarrass or harm someone or something.
• The doctor said, "Just because you've had a course in first aid, you shouldn't have treated your own illness. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing."
• John thought he knew how to take care of the garden, but he killed all the flowers. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing|knowledge|
literary A person who knows a little about something may think he knows it all and make bad mistakes.
chance would be a fine thing
A phrase used in reference to something that seems unlikely to happen. Primarily heard in UK.
Michael asking me to the dance? Oh sure, chance would be a fine thing! Chance'd be a fine thing, but I doubt I'll ever earn enough to afford a house in London.Learn more: chance, fine, thing
chance would be a fine thing
People say chance would be a fine thing when there is almost no possibility of doing something they might like to do. She asked if I was going to get married. Chance would be a fine thing! boe2002Learn more: chance, fine, thingchance would be a fine thing
used to express a belief that something desirable that has just been mentioned is unlikely to happen. informalLearn more: chance, fine, thingˈchance would be a fine thing
[British English, spoken] used to say that you would like to do something but will probably not have the opportunity: ‘Are you going on holiday this year?’ ‘Chance would be a fine thing — I can’t even afford a day trip to London!’Learn more: chance, fine, thing
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