sell one's birthright for a mess of pottage

短语

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To make an unfavorable exchange, especially of something of great, but deferred value, for something of very low, but immediate value.

    过时 习语

词源

In allusion to the Biblical character Esau, who sold his birthright for a meal of lentil stew (Genesis 25:29-34).

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