Sentences with phrase «such grand gestures»

Such grand gestures of love are reserved for the small few who can afford to make them, and whilst I'm sure many a lady wouldn't turn her nose up at a sizeable sparkler, I've talked to so many women who say it's the small gestures that are the big deals in our relationships these days.

Considering a recent Wall Street Journal report stating Americans have lost over 40 % of their wealth while weathering the recession, it boggles my mind that there are people out there spending upwards of $ 500 on lavish dinners because they feel such grand gestures are the only way to show love / affection.

I don't see Ian Holloway making such a grand gesture and yet even the Tangerines aren't likely to challenge for the Premier League trophy either.

Not exact matches

The Civic Center was filled with everything that made Chicago such an exhilarating and alarming city — jostling, shouting, joking, cajoling, backslapping, backstabbing, bargaining, dealing, favors granted, grudges paid with interest, intimidation, bribery, conciliation, grand gestures, obscene remarks, and the occasional spontaneous act of generosity.

Less often does one read why this is necessarily to be preferred, for such avoidance of the «grand gesture» can also be tantamount to a cop - out.

That doesn't mean that it's not important to celebrate big events such as anniversaries and birthdays with more grand gestures of love and romance, but just don't forget to offer little, daily kindnesses to your partner, which are the most important gestures of connection.

It embraces several grand gestures, such as the corona above the bed and richly patterned rug, usually reserved for rooms with grand proportions.