English

Adjective

poor as Job ‎(not comparable)

1. (simile) Extremely poor.
   • 1804, Maria Edgeworth, "The Will", Popular Tales, 1813, Paraclete Potter, page 101.

     Sir Plantagenet's son is as poor as Job; so she must have recourse to Marvel; and, if she gives him proper encouragement, he'll pay the money in a trice.

Synonyms

• poor as a church mouse
• poor as Job's turkey