Sekirov Dictionary

hide one's light under a bushel

UK /ˌhaɪd wʌnz ˈlaɪt ˌʌndɚ‿ə ˈbʊʃl̩/US /ˌhaɪd wʌnz ˈlaɪt ˌʌndɚ‿ə ˈbʊʃ(ə)l/

verb1

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To conceal one's positive qualities or talents, especially due to modesty or shyness; to avoid attention.
- O then doe not knit vp your Masters talent in a Napkin; smother not his light vnder a bushell; […] but aboue all, squander not avvay your rich portions by riotous living. — 1624

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hid one's light under a bushel · hidden one's light under a bushel · hiding one's light under a bushel · hides one's light under a bushel

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