I do not mean to
sound preachy nor spiritual, but it really works for me.
«It's... not easy to write simple lyrics that resonate and don't
sound preachy and don't sound like what we've heard before,» Common said.
However, the author's tone may
sound preachy at times.
I don't mean to
sound preachy, of course.
All of this is true; yet in common parlance «to preach at someone,» «to give someone a sermon,» or «to
sound preachy» are decidedly pejorative expressions.
It is hard to gauge how this plays with the intended audience, though Sarna often tries to anticipate the reactions of his daughter and her friends» mostly rolling their eyes, occasionally «howling objections»» to statements that diverge from conventional liberal doctrine or
sound preachy.
You don't
sound preachy at all!
Still he gently draws out the challenges he encounters — about simplicity, hospitality, contentment and self - assessment — without ever
sounding preachy or self - righteous.
If
that sounds preachy and dull, think again.
Martin's spare, purposeful language covers a great deal of territory, and a large time frame, but it never overwhelms or
sounds preachy.
Personally, I like that, in addition to helping senior dogs find forever homes, the page also attempts to educate people (i.e. clarifying the different types of shelters, offering «The Truth about Pitbulls,» etc.) without
sounding preachy — a tough balance to strike.
Our work finds that this awkwardness is especially marked among young people, who told us that climate change is «uncool,» «
sounds preachy» and is «not something I feel comfortable talking about - like religion.»
Not exact matches
To the author; not to
sound «
preachy» but, your answer - as a Christian — is in the Bible.
(I hope this does not
sound «
preachy» this morning.
As a Christian, I don't mean to
sound «
preachy» but the truth will always prevail, regardless of how we feel or think.
We were afraid to speak of religious things or to make biblical references, lest we
sound moralistic or
preachy.
and at the same time, not
sound overly
preachy and cliche that people would just puke.
hmm blade's edge
sounds super interesting, and so does the video game one (but i could do without the
preachy stuff too so i am not sure if i will pick it up).
I don't want to
sound too
preachy but I am fast falling in LOVE with this line..
Though the premise makes it
sound like it could be
preachy, this cute children's story is anything but.
But if all that
sounds too somber and
preachy, neverfear, for there is masses of tension, and exciting action.
Warning: This is going to
sound a little
preachy.
Whereas most advice is
sound, some can be irrelevant, hypocritical,
preachy or questionable.