| 释义 |
Idiom but not in the biblical sense humorous if you say you know someone but not in the biblical sense, you mean you have not had sex with them.'Did you know her then?' 'Yes, but not in the biblical sense.'
(but) not in the biblical senseNot in a sexual way. Usually used in reference to the word "know," which, in the Bible, often indicates a sexual relationship between two people. A: "So I hear you know Liz." B: "Not in the biblical sense, if that's what you're hinting at!" |