Definitions by Zami Karzai

Have a spicy tooth 

Idiom

If you have a spicy tooth, you like eating spicy foods.

This restaurant is great for those who have a spicy tooth.

Have a spicy tooth by Zami Karzai September 12, 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

Making a financial gain by Zami Karzai September 9, 2018

In the sense that

Idiom

It is used to distinguish between two possible senses of a word or phrase.

I wouldn't describe myself as black in the sense that I do not actually have black-coloured skin - it is brown.

In the sense that by Zami Karzai September 9, 2018

Wouldn't

Grammar

In a sense it is used in place of didn't

I tried to stick up for my colleague, but our boss wouldn’t listen.

I tried to reason with him, but he wouldn't listen.

I turned the switch on, but the motor wouldn't start.

Wouldn't by Zami Karzai September 9, 2018

Smart-phoning 

Noun

To use your smart-phone for gaming, browsing, chatting etc....

Smart-phoning in the dark at night is a visual suicide for your eyes.

Smart-phoning by Zami Karzai September 6, 2018

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.

Play both ends against the middle by Zami Karzai September 2, 2018

All brawn and no brains 

Idiom

Having great power or physical strength but lacking mental acuity or intelligence.

He may have been a good football player in high school, but he was all brawn and no brains, so he didn't get into any colleges.

All brawn and no brains by Zami Karzai September 1, 2018