Decadence means showing low morals and a love for world pleasures. It can also mean being artificial or lacking in quality. The acceptable level of moral decadence has plunged recently. Unfortunately, he exhibited decadence in his dress and manner. Decadents are spoiled people with low morals and a love for worldly pleasures. Some of their […]
Difference between Be of one mind and Be single-minded
be of one mind—(of two or more people) be in complete agreement; think alike: Upon sober reflection, I cannot say that I am of one mind with the pastor. Note: The expression is not antonymous in meaning to the phrase be in two minds—(also: be in twenty minds) feel doubtful or hesitate about smth.: I […]
Difference between Debark and Disembark
Both words mean to go ashore or to unload something. Either is acceptable.
Difference between Be none of someone’s business and Have no business to do something
be none of someone’s business—said of smth. that does not concern a person: She’s not his girlfriend, and this matter is none of his business. have no business to do smth.—have no right to do smth.: This woman had no business to publish his private letters to her.
Credit vs Asset
Credit, asset are comparable when they mean a person or a thing that enhances another.
Difference between Debar and Disbar
Debar means to bar from a place or to prevent from exercising a right. Many states debar people under 21 from alcohol and tobacco. Disbar means to expel from the bar or the legal profession. He avoided prosecution, but they may still disbar him.
Credential vs Testimonial vs Recommendation vs Character vs Reference
Credential, testimonial, recommendation, character, reference mean something presented by one person to another in proof that he is what or who he claims to be.
Difference between Be nobody’s business and Like nobody’s business
be nobody’s business—said of smth. that does not concern anyone: I look like death warmed up and what I feel is nobody’s business. like nobody’s business —(coll.) said of an activity done with great energy or enthusiasm: “He can sing like nobody’s business,” said Stoker.
Difference between Dearth and Plethora
Dearth refers to a great shortage or scarcity of something. We have a dearth of competent workers to handle the project. Plethora refers to an abundance or excess of something. The holiday season brings a plethora of “Greatest Hits” CDs.
Difference between Be nettled and Be on nettles
be nettled—be vexed or angered: Becker was nettled at the groan from those around the table. “I know it’s a lot of money, but this is necessary.” be on nettles—be impatient or anxious: Some of them were on nettles till they learned your name was Dickson. Note: Neither expression correlates in meaning with the phrase […]
Crack vs Cleft vs Fissure vs Crevasse vs Crevice vs Cranny vs Chink
Crack, cleft, fissure, crevasse, crevice, cranny, chink are comparable when meaning an opening, break, or discontinuity made by or as if by splitting or rupture.
Difference between Deadly and Deathly
Deadly means likely to cause death. Research shows aspirin can reduce the risk of deadly infections. Deathly means like or in the manner of death. After the loss, a deathly silence fell across the stadium.