be mixed up —(coll.) be confused in one’s feelings: No wonder the boy turned criminal, he had been mixed up all through his childhood. mix it up —(sl.) argue or exchange criticisms; quarrel vigorously: Shaffer was aggressive and didn’t mind mixing it up when she had to.
Covetous vs Greedy vs Acquisitive vs Grasping vs Avaricious
Covetous, greedy, acquisitive, grasping, avaricious mean having or manifesting a strong desire for possessions, especially material possessions.
Difference between Be milk toast and Be toast
be milk toast—(U.S. sl., pejor.) be a timid person who is afraid to assert himself: He will have frequent battles with hospital officials…. A doctor who never gets into scraps with those around him is a milk toast. be toast—(U.S. sl.) said of a person who will not succeed or will be in deep trouble: […]
Covet vs Envy vs Grudge vs Begrudge
Covet, envy, grudge, begrudge though not closely synonymous all carry the implication of a selfish desire to have something for one’s own enjoyment or possession.
Difference between Dazed and Dazzled
Dazed means shocked or stunned. After the surgery, he appeared dazed and unsure of where he was. Dazzled means blinded by intense light or amazed by a spectacular display. The brilliant setting sun dazzled our eyes. The figure skater dazzled the audience with her jumps.
Difference between Daylight saving time and Daylight savings time
Daylight saving time is the correct phrase.
Cover vs Overspread vs Envelop vs Wrap vs Shroud vs Veil
Cover, overspread, envelop, wrap, shroud, veil are comparable when meaning to put or place or to be put or placed over or around.
Difference between Be loath to do something and Loathe doing something
be loath to do something—be unwilling to do smth.: Perhaps you have to ease back on your workload, something most physicians are loath to do. loathe doing something—have an intense aversion for doing smth.: Thank you for leaving the kitchen so clean and tidy, a job I loath doing after a party.
Difference between Daughter-in-laws and Daughters-in-law
Daughters-in-law is the correct phrase.
Courtesy vs Amenity vs Attention vs Gallantry
Courtesy, amenity, attention, gallantry are comparable when they denote a manner or an act which promotes agreeable or pleasant social relations.
Difference between Be loaded and Be loaded for bear
be loaded—(U.S. sl.) 1. be under the influence of drugs or alcohol: I’m not loaded. I’m just a little tipsy. 2. be very rich: Mr. Wilson is loaded, but he is also generous with his money. be loaded for bear—(U.S. sl.) 1. = be loaded 1: Marines are always loaded for bear, and get nicked […]
Courage vs Mettle vs Spirit vs Resolution vs Tenacity
Courage, mettle, spirit, resolution, tenacity are comparable when they mean a quality of mind or temperament which makes one resist temptation to give way in the face of opposition, danger, or hardship.