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a prophet has no honor in his own country
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Japanese Meaning
身内や知人の間では、その人の才能や功績が正当に評価されず、軽んじられること。 / 自身の故郷であったり、読馴れた環境では、どんなに優れていても敬意を払われないという意味。
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Synonym of familiarity breeds contempt
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a prophet has no honor in his own country
When Ethan warned them about the flood, they ignored him — a prophet has no honor in his own country, and familiarity blinded them to his wisdom.
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When Ethan warned them about the flood, they ignored him — a prophet has no honor in his own country, and familiarity blinded them to his wisdom.
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