as sin
To a great extent or degreeTo a great extent or degree; very.
» Tom is as guilty as sin.
Meaning
1 senses(postpositional)To a great extent or degree; very.
There is no way you'll lift it yourself, it's heavy as sin.
Examples
4 sentencesTom is as guilty as sin.
You're guilty as sin.
Do you consider homosexuality as a sin?
Tom is as guilty as sin. You know it, I know it, the whole world knows it.
Origin
Generalization of previous similes, e.g. evil as sin, common as sin, imputable as sin.Generalization of previous similes, e.g. evil as sin, common as sin, imputable as sin.
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