to the extent
A phrase increasingly used on cable news when the words "if" and "when" would be more
concise without sacrificing accuracy. The reason why it's used this way is because it sounds less
abrasive. A less abrasive-sounding phrase is helpful for manipulating you. Most of the time, in ordinary conversation, you never have to use "to the extent" unless you are trying to
soften the impact of what you are about to say. If you hear the phrase "to the extent" in ordinary conversation, pay attention because someone may be manipulating you (or, alternatively, trying not to hurt your feelings too much).Used correctly, it provides implied information regard
the limit or scope of something.
feather extentions
by kaykay15 on Jul 15, 2011 22:41:15
something teens wear in their hair...
Steven Tyler (singer of
Aerosmith) came up with it... when he wore it back in
the 70s... but the trend didnt come out until this year 2011:)
Stream Time Extent
by Gruder on Jul 31, 2010 12:54:58
The act of prolonging the time it takes to empty your
bladder through muscle
contraction. Usually because one wants to seem to be a "long
pisser," as it is more manly.
Example:
Adam - "Dude, what's taking
so long?"
Tyler - "I've got my Stream Time Extent on, man."