Lingo

Absence of Comprehension

9 Words

5m

1.
[blind] {sb} with science
Phrase

to confuse someone by using difficult or technical words while describing something to them

The professor's lecture was so full of technical terms that he ended up blinding the students with science.

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2.
none the wiser
Phrase

used to describe a situation in which someone remains uninformed or unaware, typically after an event or the receipt of information

After reading the confusing manual, I'm still none the wiser about how to assemble the furniture.

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3.
[lose] the plot
Phrase

to be unable to comprehend what is happening around one

During the movie, I completely lost the plot and couldn't follow the storyline.

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4.
La-La land
Noun

a state in which one does not understand the current situation due to being completely detached from reality

If Tom thinks he'll be able to live off his bad poetry, he's living in la-la land!

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5.
beats me
content.sentence

used when one is completely unable to guess or understand something

Beats me why he wants such a big car.

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6.
search me
Interjection

used as a response to mean that one does not have any answer to a particular question

Search me.I wasn't part of the decision-making process.

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7.
beyond the veil
Phrase

in a state or place that is unknown or unseen, particularly referring to where people go after they die

The ancient texts provide insights into the mysteries of the universe, offering a glimpse beyond the veil of human knowledge.

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blind spot
8.
blind spot
Noun

a subject that is very challenging or boring to one

Quantum physics is a blind spot for me; I just can't wrap my head around it.

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9.
[be|sound] (all|like) Greek to {sb}
Phrase

used for saying that one is unable to understand the meaning of something particular

I tried reading that advanced physics textbook, but it's Greek to me.

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