Definitions by uttam maharjan

numeracy 

expertise in numbers or mathematics.

Those pursuing chartered accountancy should have numeracy.

numeracy by uttam maharjan December 25, 2012

warm-watered 

homoiohydric (having the capacity to adjust or achieve water content in tissues or cells).

Some plants are warm-watered.

warm-watered by uttam maharjan December 23, 2012

hoo-ha 

undue excitement; ado; todo; commotion.

There was a kind of hoo-ha over the minister's resignation.

hoo-ha by uttam maharjan December 23, 2012

poison-pen writer 

one who writes write-ups full of malice, slander, etc.

Poison-pen writers are an execrable lot.

poison-pen writer by uttam maharjan December 23, 2012

at the end of the world

a phrase that is jocularly used to denote at last.

He gained success as an actor at the end of the world.

at the end of the world by uttam maharjan December 23, 2012

when the world ends 

a phrase used jocularly or humorously to denote never. The illustration below will elucidate it.

I will pay you the debt when the world ends (meaning I will never pay you the debt).

when the world ends by uttam maharjan December 23, 2012

sopera 

soap opera.

Soperas are popular among housewives.

sopera by uttam maharjan December 18, 2012