church mouse

ریشه

The word 'church' comes from the Old English word 'cirice' which is derived from the Late Greek word 'kūrikón'. 'Mouse' comes from the Old English word 'mūs'. The phrase 'church mouse' originated from the idea that mice in churches would be very poor due to the lack of food.

مثال

• After losing his job, he became as poor as a church mouse.
• She grew up in a small village and was as poor as a church mouse.
• The family struggled to make ends meet and were as poor as church mice.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Poor as a church mouse Became as poor as a church mouse Struggle like a church mouse Lived like a church mouse