be there for me—help me when I need it; be supportive: They told us that they would be there for me and help me through the difficult time I was about to face. be there or be square—you better be there because everyone of importance will be there: Cassidy is having a gallery opening…. There’s […]
Diagnosis vs Prognosis
Diagnosis, prognosis should perhaps be called near synonyms; but they can be confused because both are employed in a specific medical sense with clear, sharp implications that are often carried over into their general and extended use.
Difference between Elapse and Lapse
Elapse means to pass by or slip away. How much time elapses before the officials make a decision? Lapse means to drift or discontinue. The magazine subscription lapses unless you renew it soon.
Difference between Be the cock in the henhouse and Rule the roost
be the cock in the henhouse—said of a male in an all-femaleenvironment: He made her tell patients that breast exposure was a “normal procedure,” and referred to himself as “the only cock in the henhouse.” rule the roost—be the boss or manager, especially at home: But who really rules the roost? Possibly his wife Sybil—equally […]
Dexterous vs Adroit vs Deft vs Handy
Dexterous, adroit, deft, handy mean having or showing readiness and skill in the use of one’s hands, limbs, or body and may also imply physical or mental readiness or skill.
Difference between Either and Neither
Either means one or the other but not both of two things. It’s either higher taxes or some cutbacks. Neither means not one and not the other of two things. Under the new agreement, neither party may transfer its rights.
Difference between Be talked out and Be talked out of something
be talked out—be tired by talking: Well, you now know all my opinions on the subject; my throat is dry, I’m talked out. be talked out of something—be persuaded not to do smth.: He had to be talked out of leaving at the beginning of this week.
Devout vs Pious vs Religious vs Pietistic vs Sanctimonious
Devout, pious, religious, pietistic, sanctimonious apply mainly to persons, their acts, and their words and mean showing fervor and reverence in the practice of religion.
Difference between Be taken ill and Take it ill
be taken ill—come down with a disease: The assigned attorney originally scheduled to try the case was taken ill suddenly. take it ill—(formal) be offended: I beg you not to take it ill that I failed to answer your greeting. My anger prevented a reply…
Devote vs Dedicate vs Consecrate vs Hallow
Devote, dedicate, consecrate, hallow mean to set apart something or less often someone for a particular use or end.
Difference between Egress and Ingress
Egress refers to the legal right of a property owner to leave leased property. Ingress refers to the legal right of the property owner to enter leased property.
Devoid vs Void vs Destitute
Devoid, void, destitute are comparable when they are followed by of and mean showing entire want or lack.