One man's meat is another man's poison In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "one man's meat is another man's poison", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-06-17 03:06

Meaning of One man's meat is another man's poison

Synonyms:

one man's fish is another man's poison

One man's meat is another man's poison proverb saying informal

What one person finds pleasant, delightful, or advantageous may be hated by another.

I don't understand why people like eating durians. One man's meat is another man's poison.

Other phrases about:

stand/stick out like a sore thumb

If someone or something stands/sticks out like a sore thumb, they are so noticeable that the surrounding people and things notice them.

 

rip/tear up the rulebook

To do something differently

wet blanket

Someone who ruins others' fun and enjoyment

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
If a person imitates what you do, it means that person loves or admires you a lot.
a world away (from something)

To be totally different from something.

Origin of One man's meat is another man's poison

This proverb was first recorded in 1576.
error

Report Error

Do you see anything wrong?

Share your idioms

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

Submit An Idiom

Make a Donation!

Help us update and complete more idioms

Donate

TODAY
Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration
Genius largely depends on hard work instead of an inspired flash of insight.
Example: You know what, "Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration."
Join the Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates!

Darkmode