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单词 Sunday saint
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Definition of Sunday saint in English:

Sunday saint

noun
  • A person who is pious only on Sunday, typically one who behaves immorally during the rest of the week; (hence) a hypocrite; frequently in "a Sunday saint and a weekday (also Monday, everyday,etc.) sinner (also devil,etc.)" and variants.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Henry Cogswell Knight (1789–1835).

 
 

Definition of Sunday saint in US English:

Sunday saint

noun
  • A person who is pious only on Sunday, typically one who behaves immorally during the rest of the week; (hence) a hypocrite; frequently in "a Sunday saint and a weekday (also Monday, everyday,etc.) sinner (also devil,etc.)" and variants.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Henry Cogswell Knight (1789–1835).

 
 
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