Besetting sin In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "besetting sin", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-05 01:12

Meaning of Besetting sin

Besetting sin humorous noun phrase

A particular weakness or bad feature

She was so deeply in love with him that she is blind to his besetting sin.

Impatience is my besetting sin.

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Origin of Besetting sin

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

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