Sentences with phrase «dull things like»

Not exact matches

Economics is about more mundane things like producing steel and cars and working in offices — we have Olympics to take our minds off the dull things that make the money.»

The following example shows how one man moves with sustained interest and surprising force to a point that, handled otherwise, would have sounded like another dull preachment about «life's little things».

In this case, we get something like e. e. cummings's famous couplet «I'd rather learn from one bird how to sing / Than teach ten thousand stars how not to dance» — or even, more memorably, Keats's complaint in «Lamia» that «cold philosophy» (Newton's optics) threatens to reduce the rainbow to «the dull catalogue of common things.»

Obviously, this is not good news for the gluten intolerant, but in any case, rather than increasing your protein intake (which many vegans believe they are doing when eating things like vegan sausages or burgers), you may actually be eating more empty carbs than proteins, leading to dietary imbalances that ultimately cause problems like hair loss, brittle nails and duller skin.

It works by first activating the pain sensors in the body and then dulling them to eliminate pain and can be applied topically in a salve (think lower - back pain) or consumed (for things like headaches).

Since I'm wearing this on a very dull grey day, I wore my suede Roger Vivier Prismick bag to brighten things up (I adore this patchwork bag; it goes with absolutely everything and I love the style... like Chanel on acid), black suede shoes, and some beaded tassel earrings.

It's easy to feel like things are bare and dull in terms of decor post-holidays, but I look at it as a clean slate!

If you feel like your skin is looking dull, the last thing you want to do is scrub extra hard in hopes of turning the lights back on your complexion.

«To help you decide, look for things like redness, dull skin, overly sallow skin, darker areas that look gray or ashy when makeup is applied to certain areas, often the chin in this case.»

Approved by beauty editors and dermatologists alike, it boasts tinted particles that adapt to all skin tones, broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection, a whole host of antioxidants to keep things like pollution from dulling your glow and molecules that absorb excess oil throughout the day.

The best is the «things about me you'll need to like or tolerate», which adds a touch of humor and self - deprecation to what is usually a dull and dry process.

The thing is, not experiencing it for a while can dull our perceptions of what love feels like.

In fact, STRATTON feels like the dull pilot to a TV series, with lots of shaky exposition about his past laid out, from his upbringing by a salty old sea captain (the great Derek Jacobi — livening things up with his scenery chewing) through his status as the SBS's resident alpha.

Anchored by excellent performances from all involved (Luke Wilson in particular does surprising things with the dull, puppy - like Lance), it is this quietly desperate edge that sets The Skeleton Twins apart from other mumblecore fare.

It's an approach that privileges things like characterisation and themes over the duller mechanics of story development.

Disney has dulled everything down so people are shocked to find out the originals involved things like the queen planning on eating the organs.

But this begins a vicious cycle for Petrovich, who ups the blood and gore whenever things look like they might turn dull.

The only thing worse than a dull movie is one that tries to disguise it with razzle - dazzle, and director Baz Luhrman's kitschy vision of the Roaring 20s is so oversaturated in style and off - the - wall choices (like the use of a contemporary, mostly hip - hop soundtrack) that he completely ignores the many nuances of Fitzgerald's novel.

It's the kind that's felt when a sequel sidelines every great thing the franchise has built towards in favour of a dull and dour plot surrounding a bad guy who looks like he should be chasing the Power Rangers....

Disliking the gameplay or difficulty is one thing, but it's just plain inaccurate to say this game is dull in design, and I'd almost say it's unfair to have a review like this floating around on what many believe to be a trusted site.

My class find revision so dull particularly with things like word class and conjunctions, so I have made an exciting round robin activity where the children work in groups, are active but are still revising things they need to know.

Some of you will understand, but it's the dull sound of the thing that puts me off, when there are competitors that are just as capable and offer a better ownership experience, like my current E63S, fabulous piece of kit, or an Audi RS6, which I'm becoming increasingly interested in (though haven't tried it yet).

Alright, let me be honest and tell you a few things that I dislike about this car: - Gas Mileage (Hyundai claims it gives you 25 mpg in the city, which is not true, I get not more than 23 mpg in the city for sure)- Traction Control (The traction can not handle the acceleration and the wheels would start spinning, even on the dry roads, not sure what to blame)- USB port - The built in USB port does not support android, at least not in my case, therefore I have to rely on Bluetooth or AUX)- Dull Alloy Wheels - The dullness of alloy wheels for the SE trim does not compliment the car over all, but eh, I can't complain much as it is a BASE model Now, the things I absolutely love about this car: - Great Turn Radius - Beautiful LED lights (even with base model)- Highway mileage (35 mpg even driving at 75 miles an hour, you might get better than 37 mpg if you drive at 55 miles an hour)- Spacious trunk - Great leg room for rear seats - Just enough power to accelerate quickly and merge on to the highways / freeways - Amazing Brakes - Sports, ECO and Normal Mode (For those who do not know, once switched to SPORTS mode, the car's steering becomes stiff as well as the engine along with the help of transmission helps you accelerate the car faster, you actually feel like driving a sports car.

The dashboard is also very similar to what you get in the regular Leon ST estate — but this isn't necessarily a good thing, as it seems a bit dull and ordinary for an exciting performance model like the Cupra.

They liked only dull things such as toasters (4), sponges (127), and refrigerator magnets (226)-- and not those cute bunny shapes and such, but informative freebies from the plumber, the electrician and many from the firm where they worked, Beige & Beige.

But as time passes, people come to believe that these extraordinary magical things are not really magic at all, but just ordinary things with ordinary, dull names like car, sherbet, dog, tree and bird.

If you notice anything unusual or unusual behavior in your cat or kitten (especially things like not eating, constipation, lethargy, or a dull coat), I highly recommend that you contact your veterinarian.

Bear in mind that I'm not using any professional measurements tools here, rather I'm just going by my eye, but the colors lack any depth or punch, with things that should be crimson looking more like a dull red and what should be vivid greens looking like they have the flu.

The production values are good for what it is and it's not a broken game or anything like that, but those are both of the nice things I have to say about this shallow, dull affair...

The only things unlocked upon completion of the game are equally boring color variants for Ryu's suit instead of cool costumes, a filter that makes the game look like a silent movie (which isn't quite as boring, but using it over a long time does get dull, eventually), and a new game plus save for the current difficulty level.

Second, environments tend to get a little dull from time to time, and lastly, if this sort of thing bothers you, the graphics can feel a bit dated for a 2017 release, but it should be noted that these types of games aren't trying to look like the prettiest thing out there most of the time.

Also, indie - gaming has made some pretty great strides in the last few years, and while there's a good chance that the increased capital in it will eventually lead to the same dull fate the big 3 seem to have agreed on, for the moment it's a great time to enjoy things like Trine or Torchlight, which I can't see coming from MS, Sony or Nintendo at this point.

Photo by Andrew H. Walker Energy Code sounds like a dull topic, but if you're hope is to see things like energy use or carbon emissions reduced - energy codes are at the heart and soul of your desires.

The site's casual vibe and enthusiastic commenters help take the stress out of money management, and blog sections like Side Hustles and the Million Dollar Club keep things from getting dull.

I beat it in about 7 to 8 hours and it was never a dull moment, I wish this game gets the exposure it deserve what i know it might not cause people do nt like different, they like the same old things.

Peace is a distant aspiration for me just now as we have just finished having some renovations done & there is still so much to do in the way of utterly dull, but time - consuming things, like painting banisters etc..

Rather than trying to brighten a dark room with bright colours (which may seem like the logical thing to do), pale or vibrant colours just end up looking dull and drab if the room is naturally dark.