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Meaning of never ask the barber if you need a haircut | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Do not seek advice from a biased party.

Examples

“You never ask the barber if you need a haircut. What do you think he will say? So corn farmers tell Congress that ethanol is good and will help stop the greenhouse effect and make cars run smoother and we will all be in energy heaven if we listen to them.”

CEFR level

C2

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

See also

never change a running system never eat shredded wheat never fear never fight a land war in Asia never meet your heroes never put off until tomorrow what you can do today