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Generalization of previous similes, e.g. evil as sin, common as sin, imputable as sin.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
as sin
Today it means: To a great extent or degree; very. Full definition →
Today it means: To a great extent or degree; very. Full definition →
Generalization of previous similes, e.g. evil as sin, common as sin, imputable as sin.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.