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(as) poor as job
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extremely lacking money
Idiom
What is the origin of the idiom "as poor as Job" and when to use it?
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.
Examples
He was poor as Job when he arrived in the city.
