English / proverb
A Cat May Look at a King
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A traditional proverb affirming that an ordinary person possesses inherent equality and the right to observe authority.
In context
01
Do not let the minister's entourage intimidate you; a cat may look at a king.
02
She stood tall to question the board members, remembering that a cat may look at a king.
Synonyms
inherent human rights,universal dignity,fearless inspection
Antonyms
blind subservience,cringing fear,total deference
Collocations
insist that a cat may look at a king,remark that a cat may look at a king,state that a cat may look at a king