To be "too smart by half" (also common is "too clever by half") is to be too smart for one's own good, meant either literally or ironically. As an idiom, it is usually sarcastic. The phrase has a wide range of potential uses; for instance, it can mean:
1.) Something so complex that it's self-obfuscating.
2.) A seemingly clever action that is in fact foolish.
3.) Logically accepting something as necessary that isn't.
4.) Overanalysis.
5.) Elitism (see ivory tower).
1.) Something so complex that it's self-obfuscating.
2.) A seemingly clever action that is in fact foolish.
3.) Logically accepting something as necessary that isn't.
4.) Overanalysis.
5.) Elitism (see ivory tower).
--"Those Harvard scholars are too smart by half."
--"What a dumb idea; I tell you, that guy is too smart by half."
--"What a dumb idea; I tell you, that guy is too smart by half."
by GBAAD May 3, 2006
Get the too smart by half mug.A strange child; usually known for her extreme humor or making people laugh. A beautiful person in a new way that no one has seen before; very pretty eyes. Fantastic lover, but lacking in one of her "woman necessites". Can't stay focused for a long period of time. Usually has a variety of really weird laughs. Great at sports, and very athletic. Tends to name inanimate objects by weird names. A man's dream!
by haleythebatman May 1, 2011
Get the Haley mug.What you first play Half Life 2 you are surprised at every turn. Its the enviroment, its the feeling that wow, this level looks like that place I drove past on our trip to LA. OMG i can use the gravity to pick up scanners and use em as buzzsaws, OMG the pulse rifle secondary fire vaporized that guy, OMG i just dropped that car on those zombies, killing them instantly, OMG i can roll nades into gun turret holes, OMG my crossbow bolt pinned the guy to the wall upside down by his leg, or OMG this blue gravity gun can pick up enemies and throw them at other enemies. I know I've played ravenholm about 3-4 times just cause its awesome killing zombies with the Gravity gun.
And look how far Half Life has come, people are still making mods for a 6 year old game. Imagine what they can do with the source engine!? Half Life 2 will last much longer than Halo2 and I bet Microsoft is trying to make Halo 3 as fast as possible so people don't lose intrest in the Halo series. Whereas Valve will take it's time because Half Life 2 isn't gonna lose intrest anytime soon.
And look how far Half Life has come, people are still making mods for a 6 year old game. Imagine what they can do with the source engine!? Half Life 2 will last much longer than Halo2 and I bet Microsoft is trying to make Halo 3 as fast as possible so people don't lose intrest in the Halo series. Whereas Valve will take it's time because Half Life 2 isn't gonna lose intrest anytime soon.
by Mike June 20, 2005
Get the Half Life 2 mug.A truly brilliant modern game encompassing many realistic features never before seen in a game before.Optimised for ATI cards. Wooooow i sound sad. Ah well. HALF LIFE 2 IS GR8
by MadMetal January 18, 2005
Get the half life 2 mug.A horrible condition that is the result of copious amounts of Halo 3. The tell tale scenarios of a Halo dream include but are not limited to: sniping rampages, grenade sprees, and riding on ghosts, banshees or mongooses while shooting aliens or people. The only cure for a Halo dream is sleeping with women. Doing so will override the infected brain and render it useful once more, however for most Halo 3 players this is easier said than done.
Friend 1: Dude I think we need to find something else to do today...I had another Halo dream...that makes 5 this week.
Friend 2: Yeah ur right...we should go to the bar instead.
Friend 2: Yeah ur right...we should go to the bar instead.
by Kaina T January 12, 2008
Get the halo dream mug.Amanda: How was Luke last night?
Emma: Oh my God. It turns out he had half black syndrome. What a wonderful surprise.
Amanda: That white boy has game.
Emma: Oh my God. It turns out he had half black syndrome. What a wonderful surprise.
Amanda: That white boy has game.
by BlackMagic69 July 13, 2010
Get the half black syndrome mug.hale is a private boys school in Wembley downs where the guys are mostly hot and rich, but unfortunately are also very socially retarded. but they're rich so that overrules their spasms.
girl 1- holy shit those guys r hot
girl 2- must be from hale school, look at their brands mmmm.
girl 1- ooo damn I wish he would talk to me
girl 2- he's socially retarded leave him alone.
girl 2- must be from hale school, look at their brands mmmm.
girl 1- ooo damn I wish he would talk to me
girl 2- he's socially retarded leave him alone.
by hellyeaboi April 7, 2019
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