trifling+concern

  • 61serious — se•ri•ous [[t]ˈsɪər i əs[/t]] adj. 1) of, showing, or characterized by deep thought 2) grave or somber, as in character, disposition, or mood 3) earnest; sincere; not trifling: a serious proposal[/ex] 4) requiring thought, concentration, or… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 62ā̆l-3 —     ā̆l 3     English meaning: to wander, roam     Deutsche Übersetzung: “planlos umherschweifen, irren; also geistig irre sein”     Material: Gk. ἄλη “the vagrancy, the wandering about “, ἀλάομαι (horn. Pf. ἀλάλημαι), ἀλαίνω “ wanders about “*,… …

    Proto-Indo-European etymological dictionary

  • 63de minimis non curat lex — /diy minamas non kyiirat leks/ The law does not care for, or take notice of, very small or trifling matters. The law does not concern itself about trifles. Provision is made under certain criminal statutes for dismissing offenses which are de… …

    Black's law dictionary

  • 64de minimis non curat lex — /diy minamas non kyiirat leks/ The law does not care for, or take notice of, very small or trifling matters. The law does not concern itself about trifles. Provision is made under certain criminal statutes for dismissing offenses which are de… …

    Black's law dictionary

  • 65eagles don’t catch flies — Great or important people do not concern themselves with trifling matters or insignificant people. Cf. ERASMUS Adages III. ii. aquila non captat muscas, the eagle does not catch flies. 1563 Mirror for Magistrates (1938) 405 The iolly Egles catche …

    Proverbs new dictionary

  • 66serious — [sir′ē əs] adj. [ME seryows < ML seriosus < L serius, grave, orig., prob. weighty, heavy < ? IE base * swer > OE swær, heavy, sad, Goth swers, important, orig., heavy] 1. of, showing, having, or caused by earnestness or deep thought;… …

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