In A Kind/sort Of Way Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does In A Kind/sort Of Way Idiom mean?

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in a kind/sort of way What does in a kind/sort of way mean?	to a certain extent, a little, somewhat	In a kind of way I want to buy a new car but in other ways I don't think that I really need one.
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ease off/up on (someone or something) What does "ease off/up on (someone or something)" mean?	to put less pressure on someone or something, to relax	The president was asked to ease off on his efforts to cut staff in the company.

at the appointed time What does "at the appointed time" mean?	at the time that has been decided	We went to meet our lawyer at the appointed time.
have a taste for (something) What does "have a taste for (something)" mean?	have a desire for a particular food/drink/experience	Recently my friend has a taste for very loud and fast music.
Cast iron stomach What does "Cast iron stomach" mean?	A person with a cast iron stomach can eat or drink anything without any ill effects.
snake eater What does "snake eater" mean?	U.S. Army Special Forces personnel; Green Beret
just what the doctor ordered What does "just what the doctor ordered" mean?	something that is good for someone to have or to do	The holiday was just what the doctor ordered and the employee returned to work energetic and refreshed.

Army brat What does "Army brat" mean?	child in a regular Army family
turn a profit What does "turn a profit" mean?	to make a profit	The supermarket has been turning a profit since it opened.
the early bird catches the worm What does "the early bird catches the worm" mean?	a person who gets up early in the morning has the best chance of success	"Let`s leave at six o`clock in the morning. Remember, the early bird catches the worm."
pull (someone's) tooth out What does "pull (someone's) tooth out" mean?	to take someone's tooth out (usually done by a dentist)	I went to the dentist so he could pull my tooth out.
and so on What does "and so on" mean?	and other similar details, et cetera	I was hot and I was tired and I did not have any water and so on. It was terrible.
beast with two backs What does "beast with two backs" mean?	sexual intercourse between two people

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In A Kind/sort Of Way Idiom