Zami Karzai's definitions

Play both ends against the middle

Idiom

To make two people or groups oppose each other so that you can gain/get an advantage from the situation.

Politicians often play both ends against the middle by bringing up religion into the politics.

Synonyms: Work both ends/sides against the middle.

by Zami Karzai September 2, 2018

Lychnobite

Noun

Someone who works at night and sleeps during the day.

Some lychnobites either put aluminum foil on their bedroom windows or use heavy curtains so that they can sleep during the day.

by Zami Karzai August 16, 2018

Step out in the real world

Idiom

To tackle problems in the real world or life.

If we don't interact with opposite gender, we won't know how to deal with them when we would step out in the real world for livelihood.

by Zami Karzai August 14, 2018

Take it half-hearted

Idiom

To consider or work on something without enthusiasm or effort

Don't just toy with the idea of becoming an actor and take it half-hearted, if you really want to be an actor, work for it!

by Zami Karzai September 13, 2018

Making a financial gain

when you make a financial gain you make money or accrue valuable things by fair means or foul.

Some girls are always on the qui vive for making a financial gain out of every date possible.

Similar usage: Make a political gain

by Zami Karzai September 9, 2018

Ears feel like burning

Idiom

To be irritated too much by someone's talkativeness.

My ears feel like burning whenever I talk to her - she talks until you are blue in the face.

by Zami Karzai August 25, 2018

Take the extreme step

Idiom

To commit suicide

I don't know why people take the extreme step for such a small problem.

by Zami Karzai August 14, 2018