The idiom "on a biblical scale" draws its origin from references to events or actions described in the Bible, which often depict grand or extraordinary occurrences. The Bible contains numerous accounts of dramatic events, miracles, and epic stories, and thus, the term "biblical" has come to signify something of immense proportions or significance. This idiomatic expression is used to emphasize the enormity or significance of a situation or event. It suggests that the scale of what is being described is comparable to the epic events found in biblical narratives.

What is the origin of the idiom "on a biblical scale" and when to use it?

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英語での「on a biblical scale」の定義と意味

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