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In reference to the Biblical character Job, who was known to give lengthy reproofs to his friends.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: To harangue, to rebuke in a long-winded or drawn-out way. Full definition →
In reference to the Biblical character Job, who was known to give lengthy reproofs to his friends.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.