The Armadillo
The armadillo
In his protective thick shell
Holds not a candle
To the armor protection
Built around his emotions
Holds not a candle:
Meaning:
To compare badly to a know authority_to be unfit even to hold a subordinate position..
Orgin:
Apprentices used to be expected to hold the candle so that more experienced workmen were able to see what they were doing..
Copyright © Sara Kendrick | Year Posted 2012
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