meek as Moses

old-fashioned Exceptionally patient, humble, and mild in manner or spirit. Despite his hulking, imposing appearance, the huge athlete is as meek as Moses when you speak to him in person.

meek as Moses (or a lamb)

very meek.

This expression is a biblical allusion to Numbers 12:3: ‘Now the man Moses was very meek’.

See also: meek, Moses

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

meek
meek as a lamb
behind (one's) time
behind time
fashion
(for) land('s) sake(s) (alive)
Land o' Goshen!
Astor

References in classic literature

Glegg, rather warmly, for though a kind man, he was not as meek as Moses. "When did I rejoice or triumph over you?"

The Mill on the Floss

The word meek refers to our being teachable, open-minded and ready to learn new ways of thinking and working, just like Moses, who accomplished great works and was often described as meek, and which explains the phrase as meek as Moses.

'We need 18 years to get rid of corruption'

词组	meek as Moses
释义	meek as Moses meek as Moses old-fashioned Exceptionally patient, humble, and mild in manner or spirit. Despite his hulking, imposing appearance, the huge athlete is as meek as Moses when you speak to him in person. See also: meek, Moses Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. meek as Moses (or a lamb) very meek. This expression is a biblical allusion to Numbers 12:3: ‘Now the man Moses was very meek’. See also: meek, Moses Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: meek meek as a lamb behind (one's) time behind time fashion (for) land('s) sake(s) (alive) Land o' Goshen! Astor References in classic literature Glegg, rather warmly, for though a kind man, he was not as meek as Moses. "When did I rejoice or triumph over you?" The Mill on the Floss The word meek refers to our being teachable, open-minded and ready to learn new ways of thinking and working, just like Moses, who accomplished great works and was often described as meek, and which explains the phrase as meek as Moses. 'We need 18 years to get rid of corruption'
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