Meaning of 'Separate the sheep from the goats'
What does the saying 'Separate the sheep from the goats' mean?
Idiom: Separate the sheep from the goats
Meaning:
If you separate the sheep from the goats, you sort out the good from the bad.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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