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throw a sprat to catch a mackerelTo sacrifice something of little value in the hope of gaining something better.Rate it:

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according toOur zeal should be according to knowledge. - Thomas Sprat.Rate it:

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donner un pois pour avoir une fèveTo give a sprat to catch a herring. Rate it:

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donner un œuf pour avoir un bœufTo give a sprat to catch a herring (or, mackerel).Rate it:

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