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2021-07-09 10:07
Worth a Jew's eye American British informal
To have great value
That starry night picture was painted by Picasso. It is worth a Jew's eye now.
Don't touch that antiques. They are found in the Roma empire so they are worth a Jew's eye.
If only I had bought that plot in the center. It was worth a Jew's eye.
To become important or obvious
Used to describe something that has great influence or importance
1. A person who is important, successful, or influential
2. The most recent or latest scandal or breaking news
This phrase originated from the custom of torturing Jews for money.
Do you see anything wrong?
People are always inclined to flatter or please a rich man by laughing at his joke which may not be a very good one.
Everyone at the table always flatter the boss by praising his humor. A rich man's jokes are always funny.
