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UK(as) pure as the driven snow
/az pjˈʊəɹ az ðə dɹˈɪvən snˈəʊ/
/æz pjˈʊɹ æz ðə dɹˈɪvən snˈoʊ/(as) pure as the driven snow
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What is the origin of the idiom "pure as the driven snow" and when to use it?
The phrase "pure as the driven snow" originated from Shakespeare's play "Hamlet." This expression is used to describe someone who is morally pure and innocent. It is often used to emphasize their untainted character and lack of wrongdoing. This phrase can be used in various contexts when discussing someone's moral integrity or virtuous behavior.
Examples
1. I am not exactly pure as the driven snow you know.
2. He's not exactly as pure as the driven snow himself.
3. He's not exactly as pure as the driven snow himself.
4. He could be as pure as the driven snow about Russia, but he and he alone has made the Trump and Russia story about covering up the Trump and Russia story.
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