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This idiom was first used in Shakespeare’s play 𝐻𝑎𝑚𝑙𝑒𝑡, but there is an incident in the Bible that’s a perfect example of someone being hoisted by his own petard. What does this idiom mean?
When I think of a peacock, the first thing that comes to mind is its glorious fanlike tail complete with brilliant plumage that is adorned with iridescent spots that look like eyes. Did you realize that it is only the male of the species that has such a tail? Some Interesting Facts About PeacocksPeacock is…