Beefeater—(UK) 1. one of the Warders of the Tower of London: The Beefeaters at the Tower wear the costume of Henry VIIth’s body-guard. 2. an officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch: In order to become a Beefeater, you must have an unblemished conduct record. meat eater—(U.S. sl.) a corrupt policeman: Meat eaters […]
Document vs Monument vs Record vs Archive
Document, monument, record, archive denote something preserved and serving as evidence (as of an event, a situation, or the thought of its time).
Difference between Beef-tea and Meat tea
beef-tea—juice of beef strained off after cooking in water (given as stimulating food to people who are ill): Miss Lawson tiptoed into the room, carrying a cup of beef-tea. meat tea —(also: meat-tea) a meal taken between lunch and supper with some kind of meat dish included: This high occasion was to be celebrated by […]
Dismiss vs Discharge vs Cashier vs Drop vs Sack vs Fire vs Bounce
Dismiss, discharge, cashier, drop, sack, fire, bounce are comparable when they mean to let go from one’s employ or service. Dismiss basically denotes a giving permission to go.
Difference between Evacuee and Refugee
Evacuee refers to a person removed from a dangerous area. Many evacuees spent the night at a school during the storm. Refugee refers to a person who flees for refuge or safety. The refugee fled from the war and left his home country behind.
Difference between Euphemism and Euphuism
Euphemism is an inoffensive word or phrase substituted for an offensive word or phrase. The phrase “previously owned” is a euphemism for “used”. Euphuism is a style of prose from the Elizabethan period. His writing style contrasts with the ornate style of euphuism.
Difference between Beef head (UK) and Beef head (U.S.)
beef head (UK)—(sl.) a slow witted person: You may look all hot and sexy, but with that attitude you’ll only end up with a beef head of a partner. beef head (U.S.)—(sl.) a resident of Texas: A resident of Texas was called a “Beef-Head” by at least 1869. The name is related to Texas’s famous […]
Dismay vs Appall vs Horrify vs Daunt
Dismay, appall, horrify, daunt mean to unnerve and check or deter by arousing fear, apprehension, or aversion.
Dismal vs Dreary vs Cheerless vs Dispiriting vs Bleak vs Desolate
Dismal, dreary, cheerless, dispiriting, bleak, desolate are comparable when they mean devoid of all that makes for cheer or comfort. Dismal and dreary are often interchangeable.
Difference between Especially and Specially
Especially means particularly or standing apart from all the rest. The air quality in the Adirondack Mountains is especially fresh. Specially means for a specific purpose or reason. Those students were specially chosen for their artistic talents.
Difference between Bed of roses and Rose bed
bed of roses —(usually negat.) said of a pleasant, easy condition of life: Post war Hungary was no bed of roses. Political oppression permeated every facet of life…. Cf.: bed of thorns—said of a situation of anxiety and apprehension: It was a bed of thorns every hour of every day all through the making of […]
Difference between Bed head and Sleepy head
bed head—(sl.) the way one’s hair looks after sleeping on it: The only time my hair is curly is when I have a bed head. sleepy head—(coll.) a sleepy or lethargic person: I will give Laura a big hug as soon as she’s awake. She really is a sleepy head.