Etymology

seek a knot in a bulrush

Today it means: To find problems where none exist. Full definition →

Latin nōdum in scirpō quaerō
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  1. Latin · calque ofnōdum in scirpō quaerō
  2. English todayseek a knot in a bulrush

Calque of Latin nōdum in scirpō quaerō.

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