know someone in the biblical sense: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • To have sexual intercourse with someone, alluding to the biblical use of 'to know' as a euphemism for sexual relations.
  • Used to clarify that 'to know' refers to sexual intimacy rather than mere acquaintance.

  Examples

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  • They have known each other in the biblical sense for several years, though they keep it private.

    They have had sexual intercourse with each other for several years, though they keep it private.

  • When asked about their relationship, he admitted they knew each other in the biblical sense.

    When asked about their relationship, he admitted they had sexual relations.

  • It’s clear from their closeness that they know each other in the biblical sense.

    It’s clear from their closeness that they have sexual intercourse.