(as|) poor as Job

extremely lacking money

The phrase "as poor as Job" references the biblical figure Job, known for his great suffering and loss. This idiom is used to describe someone who is extremely poor, experiencing severe financial difficulties or hardship.

After the factory closure, many workers were left as poor as Job, struggling to find new employment.
Despite her qualifications, she remained as poor as Job, unable to secure a steady job in the competitive market.
Despite his talents, the struggling artist was as poor as Job, barely making enough to cover his basic needs.
The community affected by the natural disaster was left as poor as Job, with their homes and possessions destroyed.
The once prosperous business owner became as poor as Job after a series of unfortunate events and bankruptcy.