集腋成裘

集腋成裘
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many hairs make a fur coat (idiom); many small contributions add up to sth big

2 meanings
MEANING2 meanings

MEANING

  1. adjective

    many hairs make a fur coat (idiom); many small contributions add up to sth big

    • Gathering fox furs to make a coat, small accumulations become large.

  2. noun

    many a mickle makes a muckle

    • Collect fox furs from the armpits to make a coat; accumulate small amounts to make a large amount.

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Birds perching on a tree in flocks symbolize gathering or assembly.

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