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the highest branch is not the safest roost

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.88 in modern English

Syllables
the high-est branch is not the safest roost
IPA
58
Scrabble Score
35
Letters
2
Syllables
13
Unique Chars

Meaning

proverb

A coveted position of power does not guarantee safety to the holder.

Example Sentences

Phrases

how the mighty have fallen pride comes before a fall the bigger they are, the harder they fall uneasy lies the head that wears a crown

Frequently Paired Words

how the mighty have fallen pride comes before a fall the bigger they are, the harder they fall uneasy lies the head that wears a crown

Questions

What does the highest branch is not the safest roost mean?
A coveted position of power does not guarantee safety to the holder.

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