Meaning of 'Job's comforter'
What does the saying 'Job's comforter' mean?
Idiom: Job's comforter
Meaning:
Someone who says they want to comfort, but actually discomforts people is a Job's comforter.
(Job's is pronounced 'jobes', not 'jobs')
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Person's name |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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