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.

by Zami Karzai September 09, 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

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.

by Zami Karzai September 09, 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 09, 2018

To the point that

It is used to to talk about something that changes slowly, until it finally turns into something else.

Idiom

At first I was nervous, but as time went on I got more and more comfortable, to the point that now I actually enjoy it.

His behavior has gotten worse and worse, to the point that now we're thinking about pulling him out of regular school and sending him to a special school for kids with behavior problems

by Zami Karzai August 15, 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.

by Zami Karzai September 06, 2018