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2021-12-18 11:12
Of biblical proportions phrase
When you say something of biblical proportions, you mean it is great in size, substantial in magnitude, extremely bad, or serious.
Many countries have objected to the tests of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles in North Korea for fear of a disaster of biblical proportions.
Rescue operations were underway in the Philippines after a typhoon of biblical proportions, Rai, wreaked havoc across the archipelago, claiming the lives of several people.
1. A pill or tablet that is hard for someone to swallow because of its large size
2. An fact, claim, proposal, etc. that is very difficult to believe or accept
Very broad.
Used to say that something applies to or impacts every part or individual in a group or spectrum of things.
To be a bit large
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
Do you see anything wrong?
Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail
Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him
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