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angels dancing on the head of a pin
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学術的または理論的な議論の対象となる、実際には価値がなく無益な抽象的概念。 / 具体的な実用性はなく、ただ形式的な知的探究の例示として用いられる問題や主題。
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(figuratively) The subject of arcane intellectual speculation; used as an example subject of enquiry the pursuit of which is of no value.
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angels dancing on the head of a pin
Instead of wasting time on angels dancing on the head of a pin, the committee focused on practical reforms.
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Instead of wasting time on angels dancing on the head of a pin, the committee focused on practical reforms.
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