Could have is the correct phrase. During last night’s meeting, you could have heard a pin drop.
Difference between Could care less and Could not care less
Though it is a cliché, could not care less is the correct phrase. He could not care less about learning how to play bridge.
Contain vs Hold vs Accommodate
Contain, hold, accommodate denote to have or be capable of having within.
Difference between Be in bad taste and Taste bad
be in bad taste —(of a joke, picture, etc.) be slightly indecent or distasteful: I can’t for the life of me understand what is in bad taste about it. It is a photo of something that took place. taste bad —(usually of food)—have an unpleasant taste: That is not to say that instant coffee tastes […]
Difference between Be in a war and Be in the wars
be in a war— 1. (of a nation) be in the state of war (also: be at war): We are now in a war to the death with the German Empire. 2. participate in a military campaign: They are on the point of putting up a war memorial, though none of the people who were […]
Difference between Corrode and Erode
Corrode means to be eaten away by a chemical reaction. The rust will immediately corrode the brass if it is not removed. Erode means to wear away by water or wind. The heavy spring rains eroded the high cliffs by their house. Note: Both of these words can also be used figuratively. Mistrust can corrode […]
Contact vs Touch
Contact, touch mean the state or fact of coming into direct connection or close association with someone or something.
Difference between Be in a flutter and Have a flutter
be in a flutter— 1. (also: be all of a flutter) be in a very nervous, confused, or excited state: The concert is coming soon. I’m in a flutter. 2. (of a room, etc.) be in a disordered or untidy state: Let me never see this room in a flutter again. have a flutter —(coll.) […]
Difference between Cornet and Coronet
A cornet is the musical instrument. A coronet is a small crown, headband, or the upper margin of a horse’s hoof.
Consummate vs Finished vs Accomplished
Consummate, finished, accomplished are comparable when meaning brought to completion or perfection.
Difference between Corespondent and Correspondent
Corespondent is a person charged with adultery in a divorce suit. The corespondent never admitted to an affair with the woman. Correspondent is a communicator, such as a writer. Kathy worked as a special correspondent for the network.
Consonant vs Consistent vs Compatible vs Congruous vs Congenial vs Sympathetic
Consonant, consistent, compatible, congruous, congenial, sympathetic are comparable when they mean being in agreement one with another or agreeable one to the other.