English Explanatory Dictionary

zeal without knowledge is a runaway horse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. Enthusiasm of an inexperienced person cannot be easily controlled.

Pronunciation

/ziːl wɪˈθaʊt ˈnɒ.lɪd͡ʒ ɪz eɪ ˈɹʌ.nə.weɪ hɔːs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Pvanp7-zeal without knowledge is a runaway horse.wav /zil wɪˈθaʊt ˈnɑ.lɪd͡ʒ ɪz eɪ ˈɹʌ.nə.weɪ hɔɹs/

Word forms

zeal without knowledge is a runaway horse

Related words

a little knowledge is a dangerous thing set a beggar on horseback and he'll ride to the Devil
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