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Meaning of gnat-straining | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

Fuss or importance placed on trivial things, to the exclusion of more significant matters.

uncountable

Examples

“Neither is it the case that gnat-straining leads to camel swallowing, nor tithe-paying to neglect of justice, mercy and faith.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

gnat's gnat's arse gnat's ass gnat's chuff gnat's pee gnat's prick