MESS OF POTTAGE
(noun)
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Mess Of Pottage.
Definitions
Mess Of Pottage - as a noun
Anything of trivial value
Example: "Esau sold his birthright to jacob for a mess of pottage"
Example Sentences
"He traded his birthright for a mess of pottage."
"She regretted selling her car for a mess of pottage."
"The politician was accused of selling out for a mess of pottage."
"Many people are willing to compromise their principles for a mess of pottage."
"The company sacrificed its long-term success for a mess of pottage."