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 14, 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.

by Zami Karzai September 01, 2018

Tied to your wife's apron strings

Idiom

To be controlled or dominated by one's wife.

Can you make a decision on your own, or are you tied to your wife's apron strings?

by Zami Karzai September 13, 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.

by Zami Karzai September 02, 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

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.

by Zami Karzai September 12, 2018

Comparo-meter

Noun

Someone who has a habit or tendency to compare people or things.

She seems a comparo-meter to me as she always compares you with her past boyfriends.

by Zami Karzai August 10, 2018