Behemoth
an animal, perhaps the hippopotamus, mentioned in Job 40:15–24.
any creature or thing of monstrous size or power: The army’s new tank is a behemoth.
The cartel is a behemoth that small business owners fear.
Contemporary Examples
Which Bank Is the Worst? Gary Rivlin October 24, 2011
13 Celebrities Who Dissed Justin Bieber Kevin Fallon August 6, 2014
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The Next Twilight Shannon Donnelly November 18, 2009
From Moscow to Queens, Down Sergei Dovlatov Way Daniel Genis September 14, 2014
Historical Examples
The Revolutions of Time Jonathan Dunn
Micah Clarke Arthur Conan Doyle
Queed Henry Sydnor Harrison
Garrison’s Finish W. B. M. Ferguson
Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II Martin Luther
noun
(Old Testament) a gigantic beast, probably a hippopotamus, described in Job 40:15
a huge or monstrous person or thing
n.
Long before Jumbo was dreamed of, a hippo was exhibited by George K. Bailey, who invented the tank on wheels now used so generally in the circuses. The beast was advertised as “the blood sweating Behemoth of Holy Writ,” and he made several men rich. [Isaac F. Marcosson, “Sawdust and Gold Dust,” in “The Bookman,” June 1910]
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at or toward the rear of: Look behind the house. not keeping up with, later than; after: behind schedule. in the state of making less progress than: We can’t afford to fall behind our competitors. on the farther side of; beyond: behind the mountain. originating, supporting, or promoting: Who’s behind this program? hidden or unrevealed […]
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a relatively long, evenly shaped piece of some solid substance, as metal or wood, used as a guard or obstruction or for some mechanical purpose: the bars of a cage. an oblong piece of any solid material: a bar of soap; a candy bar. the amount of material in a bar. an ingot, lump, or […]
- Behind closed doors
In secret, privately. For example, The nominating committee always meets behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely . Also see behind the scenes Contemporary Examples The GOP Already Has a 2016 Front-Runner… for Vice President Josh Rogin February 26, 2014 New York’s Naughtiest Show (Maybe Avoid the Front Row) Tim Teeman January 17, […]