corn in Egypt

corn in Egypt

An abundance of something. The phrase is Biblical in origin. When I was looking for art supplies, I found corn in Egypt in Maisie's craft room.

See also: corn, Egypt

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corn in Egypt

a plentiful supply.

This expression comes from the aged Jacob's instructions to his sons in Genesis 42:2: ‘Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from thence’.

See also: corn, Egypt

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