Akhfash's goat

English en Etymology From a Persian parable in which a philosopher trains his pet goat to nod its head when asked if it has understood a book it has been shown. Noun en idiom A person who nods along with a conversation that they do not understand. One who has been trained to do only one trick, or is only noteworthy for one thing. Synonyms ingenious en concealer, en misleader, en defrauder, en deceiver, en trickster, en diverter something known for only one thing en one-trick pony, en one-hit wonder Category:English eponyms