Adjective to describe a modern day Renaissance man, who has many 'strings to his bow' so to speak.
For example,a 'well strung ' male might have knowledge of at least two European languages, computer programming skills, a pilots licence kicking about, a scuba diving qualification, athleticism in a handful of field sports, A-levels, possibly a degree, a CELTA or TEFOL, just in case he fancies a month teaching English in Japan or Tai Wan.
Punning on "well hung" - which refers to the size of a man, personally.
Woman: " I don't know him personally yet but he is incredibly well strung- He can speak French and Swiss German, goes skiing in February, Photoshops like a dream, iceskates like an angel, and his harp playing is like the nightingale."
Dude, I'm really paying for all the beer and coke last night. I'm so strung over I can barely think.
By Caren
Strung Over
to be suffering from the unpleasant physical effects following the heavy use of drugs (with or without the use of alcohol), particulary drugs that deprive the user of sleep
When after continuous drug use, a user feels like they're not high despite being heavily impaired, resulting in continued heavy drug dosing. Easily observed by the impairment, physical deterioration and continued dosing of the user.
Did you see Erika? She's so strung out, her cheekbones could cut glass. She had me over, 'cause she couldn't step away from her pipe for more than a few minutes.
By Kattie
Low Strung
adj. Not susceptible to stress. Easy going. Knows what is important and what is not. Deals with pressure well. Calm.
People at work are mean to Shirley.
Shirley thinks about the problem logically.
She talks to the people being mean and tells them, calmly, that she does not appreciate the way they are treating her.
By Barbe
High Strung
adj. Stressful. Does not know when something is truely important. Small events cause stress to build until a breakdown happens. After a breakdown a short period of fatigue and low stress can be exhibited. Opposite of low strung
