English Explanatory Dictionary

take the shadow for the substance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To be easily deceived, credulous, superficial.

Pronunciation

En-au-take the shadow for the substance.ogg

Word forms

take the shadow for the substance takes the shadow for the substance taking the shadow for the substance took the shadow for the substance taken the shadow for the substance

Etymology

Traditional, particularly in sermons; attested since 1818.

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