pauvre comme Job

French

Etymology

Literally, "poor as Job".

Adjective

pauvre comme Job (plural pauvres comme Job)

(simile) extremely poor; poor as a church mouse
Synonym: gueux comme un rat d'église

Antonyms

riche comme Crésus

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