Meanings
See sell one's birthright for a mess of pottage.
How to pronounce "mess of pottage":
AU
Something of trivial value, especially of immediate value.
Example Sentences
1
He sold his birthright for a mess of pottage.
2
She regrets trading her inheritance for a mess of pottage.
3
They were deceived and settled for a mess of pottage.
4
Sacrificing long-term happiness for short-term gain is like trading a birthright for a mess of pottage.
5
The politician's corruption scandal revealed his willingness to accept a mess of pottage.
