a little knowledge
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He hadn’t, but there was one that came easily to mind: Augustus, not because it was a proper cat’s name but because to anyone with a little knowledge of Roman history it fitted.
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 30, 2019
As usual, a little knowledge proves to be a dangerous thing, and this investigation concludes, not only with justice belatedly restored, but also with a funeral.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 9, 2017
“But a little knowledge can save a lot of lives.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2017
Komodia is an object lesson in a little knowledge being a very dangerous thing.
From Slate ● Feb. 24, 2015
It was too bad, but sometimes a little knowledge could ruin your whole day, or at least take off some of the shine.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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