Meaning of 'Cut down the tall poppies'
What does the saying 'Cut down the tall poppies' mean?
Idiom: Cut down the tall poppies
Meaning:
If people cut down the tall poppies, they criticise people who stand out from the crowd.
Country: Australian English 
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Subject Area: Plants & Flowers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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