Meaning of 'Know a hawk from a handsaw'
What does the saying 'Know a hawk from a handsaw' mean?
Idiom: Know a hawk from a handsaw
Meaning:
If someone knows a hawk from a handsaw, they are able to distinguish things and assess them.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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