The phrase "as poor as Job" references the biblical figure Job, known for his great suffering and loss. This idiom is used to describe someone who is extremely poor, experiencing severe financial difficulties or hardship.

What is the origin of the idiom "as poor as Job" and when to use it?

476967e809669326d8cbf21f90045cd27661d8f4659a093f2ef2e5eb402ef6a0

Definition und Bedeutung von „(as) poor as Job“ im Englischen

Download Mobile App