A food quality marking which denotes the date until which a food item is guaranteed to be at its best.

(of a switch or other electronic device) That creates a new electrical connection before an older one is broken.

In one's plain view. / (especially of a surprising or negative event) Experienced viscerally but with a degree of detachment, often due to being powerless to change the circumstances.

(idiomatic) To give things of value to those who will not understand or appreciate them.

(idiomatic) To put things in the wrong order or with the wrong priorities; to put something inconsequential as more important than something more essential.

(idiomatic) To think before taking action.

Alternative form of pride comes before a fall

A person who is excessively proud will often suffer a setback or failure.

Alternative form of pride comes before a fall

Alternative form of pride comes before a fall