A little learning is a dangerous thing meaning
What does the saying 'A little learning is a dangerous thing' mean?
Idiom: A little learning is a dangerous thing
Meaning:
A small amount of knowledge can cause people to think they are more expert than they really are.
eg. he said he'd done a course on home electrics, but when he tried to mend my table lamp, he fused all the lights! I think a little learning is a dangerous thing
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