ὁ θησαυρὸς ἄνθρακεσ
the treasure (turned out to be) coals
Source Greek proverbial (Aesop?)
Register technical
Etymology
Proverbial: of a hoped-for windfall that proves worthless. Cf. Lucian; Aesop.
Cicero by Claudethe treasure (turned out to be) coals
Source Greek proverbial (Aesop?)
Register technical
Proverbial: of a hoped-for windfall that proves worthless. Cf. Lucian; Aesop.