the seven deadly sins
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the seven deadly sins — idiom
1. in Christian tradition, a set of seven serious faults in human character: pride,
1.idiom
Definition
in Christian tradition, a set of seven serious faults in human character: pride, greed, anger, envy, lust, gluttony, and sloth.
Example
The novel explored each of the seven deadly sins through the actions of its main characters.