(but) not in the biblical sense

(but) not in the biblical sense

Not in a sexual way. Usually used in reference to the word "know," which, in the Bible, often indicates a sexual relationship between two people. A: "So I hear you know Liz." B: "Not in the biblical sense, if that's what you're hinting at!"
See also: biblical, not, sense
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • biblical
  • piece of snatch
  • relation
  • sexual
  • have (sexual) relations (with someone)
  • have relations with
  • sexual relations
  • party and play
  • fuckathon
  • piece of tail