Lost-sheep Definition

noun

A disadvantaged or marginalized person who can be "brought back into the fold" with a little effort.

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Origin of Lost-sheep

  • From the parable of the Lost Sheep

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Lost-sheep Sentence Examples

  • The lost sheep is brought home with a special joy.

  • Upon the story of " the lost sheep " Hippolytus comments as follows.

  • And again, " And on her account," he says, " did I come down; for this is that which is written in the Gospel ` the lost sheep ' " (58 A).

  • He sees that we wander around like stupid lost sheep.

  • She followed him like a lost sheep.

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