Corn in Egypt In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-31 11:03

Meaning of Corn in Egypt

Corn in Egypt phrase

A large quantity of something

After a day of calling for clothing donation, they have collected corn in Egypt.

Fortunately, I found a lovely vintage table in a shop that has corn in Egypt.

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enough (something) to sink a (battle)ship

An abundant amount of or an extremely large number of something.

Origin of Corn in Egypt

The term comes from the Bible. It originates from the instructions given to Jacob's sons in Genesis 42:2: ‘Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from thence’.

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