Drumming is not the way to catch a hare. (Strauss, 1994 p. 753)
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Meaning · English
Noise and showiness are not effective ways to achieve something
Literally: hunting by making loud noise
Examples
The politician's flashy ads were criticized, as drumming is not the way to catch a hare
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “Drumming is not the way to catch a hare. (Strauss, 1994 p. 753)” mean?
Noise and showiness are not effective ways to achieve something Literally: hunting by making loud noise
Is “Drumming is not the way to catch a hare. (Strauss, 1994 p. 753)” formal or informal?
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