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Englishrich as Croesus
Meaning: Extremely wealthy.
Example: “After selling his app, he's rich as Croesus.”
Origin: Croesus was king of Lydia, in present-day Turkey, in the 6th century BC, famous for his gold; his kingdom is linked to some of the first coins. Herodotus tells his story. The English comparison is found from the 16th century.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Riche comme Crésus Literally: Rich as Croesus
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