Trade off the orchard for an apple In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "trade off the orchard for an apple", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Yourpig Huyen calendar 2021-07-03 09:07

Meaning of Trade off the orchard for an apple

Trade off the orchard for an apple phrasal verb

To focus on tiny details, small features and pay no attention to a whole situation, an entire thing. 

My friend spends a lot of time on the slides of the presentation and ignores to practice her English speaking skill. She shouldn't trade off the orchard for an apple.

Even though she's not participating in this contest with us, we still try our best to complete it. Don't trade off the orchard for an apple.

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Grammar and Usage of Trade off the orchard for an apple


The verb "trade" should be conjugated according to its tense.

More examples:

She didn't buy that bunch of scented roses because of one wilted flower. She traded off the orchard for an apple.

Origin of Trade off the orchard for an apple


The origin of this expression is not clear.

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