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[しゃ(釈)·か(迦)·に·せっ(説)·ぽう(法)]
shakaniseppou
expression

Root Words:

[しゃ(釈)·か(迦) + に + せっ(説)·ぽう(法)]
shaka + ni + seppou

English Meaning(s) for 釈迦に説法

expression
  1. teaching your grandmother to suck eggs; teaching something to someone who knows more than you; preaching to the choir; lecturing to the Buddha
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Meanings for each kanji in 釈迦に説法

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» rumor; opinion; theory
» method; law; rule; principle; model; system

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Sample Sentences for 釈迦に説法

I'm sure you don't need me to tell you this, but wouldn't it be a good idea to stop smoking?
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That's like carrying coals to Newcastle.
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Don't teach fishes to swim.
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Don't teach fish to swim.
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