English · Idiom Attested

original as sin

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Very original.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Rất nguyên bản

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Say what you will, once whispered a friend of mine, there are things in him strong as poison, and original as sin.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “original as sin” mean?

Very original.

Is “original as sin” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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