in the biblical sense
The phrase "in the biblical sense" originates from the use of the Hebrew word "יָדַע" (yādaʿ) in the Bible, which can mean 'to know' someone sexually.
Definition
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(euphemistic, idiomatic)Referring to sexual intercourse.
Example
- He said he knew her in the biblical sense.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in the biblical sense":