gnat



down to a gnat 's eyebrow

Fig. down to the smallest detail. He described what the thief was wearing down to a gnat's eyebrow. No use trying to sneak anything out of the refrigerator. Mom knows what's in there, down to a gnat's eyebrow.
See also: down, eyebrow, gnat

strain at gnats and swallow camels

Prov. to criticize other people for minor offenses while ignoring major offenses. (Biblical.) Jill: Look at that. Edward is combing his hair at his desk. How unprofessional. Jane: Don't strain at gnats and swallow camels. There are worse problems than that around here.
See also: and, camel, gnat, strain, swallow

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BasmathBAS-math (English)Biblical, Biblical Latin
EydÍS-Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Thaddaios-Biblical Greek
Torny-Norwegian
LangdonLANG-dənEnglish (Rare)
IsraelIZ-ray-əl (English), IZ-ree-əl (English)Jewish, English, Biblical, Biblical Greek