in the biblical sense



in the biblical sense

In a sexual way. Typically used in the phrase "know (someone) in the biblical sense." (In the Bible, the phrase "to know" usually indicates a sexual relationship between two people.) A: "So I hear that you and Liz are closer than I thought." B: "I don't know her in the biblical sense, if that's what you're hinting at!"
See also: biblical, sense

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Brecht-Dutch
Josu-Basque
Seleucus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Parvin-Persian, Azerbaijani
Eda['i:də]
Rigantona-Celtic Mythology