meek as Moses

old-fashioned Exceptionally patient, humble, and mild in manner or spirit. Despite his hulking, imposing appearance, the huge athlete is as meek as Moses when you speak to him in person.

meek as Moses (or a lamb)

very meek.

This expression is a biblical allusion to Numbers 12:3: ‘Now the man Moses was very meek’.

See also: meek, Moses

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meek
meek as a lamb
fashion
behind (one's) time
behind time
hold (oneself) aloof from (someone or something)
Land o' Goshen!
(as) queer as Dick's hatband
old crab

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