be in a fix —(coll.) be in a predicament or difficult situation: So I was in a fix. I didn’t want to return until I had contacted them and I couldn’t find them. fix is in, the —(sl.) the case or other matter has already been dishonestly decided: We failed to realize that we were […]
Difference between Be hung up on someone and Hang up on someone
be hung up on someone—(sl.) be strongly attracted by a person: The girl is really hung up on that musician. hang up on someone—put a telephone receiver down before one’s partner has finished speaking: She hung up on him, and left him feeling like a spanked child.
Difference between Core and Corps
Core refers to a central or essential part. A core rule of their company is a strict dress code. Corps refers to people acting as a body rather than individuals. He and a few other people we know belong to the Peace Corps.
Consolidation vs Merger vs Amalgamation
Consolidation, merger, amalgamation are comparable when denoting a union of two or more business corporations.
Difference between Copyright and Copywrite
Copyright is the correct word. Though copywrite is not a word, copywriters do exist. Those people write copy for things like ads, brochures, sales letters, etc.
Difference between Be hung over • Hang over
be hung over —(sl.) suffer from a hangover: Do not allow anyone to operate a forklift who is under the influence of alcohol or is hung over. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase be hung up—(sl.) 1. be bewildered or mentally confused: He was more than a little hung up, […]
Consider vs Regard vs Account vs Reckon vs Deem
Consider, regard, account, reckon, deem denote to hold the view or opinion that someone or something is in fact as described or designated.
Difference between Be housebroken and Break into a house
be housebroken —(of pet animals) be clean in the house (going outside to relieve themselves): This Doberman is housebroken, good on a leash and very intelligent. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase be from a broken home—(of a child) come from a family in which the parents have separated or […]
Difference between Convince and Persuade
Convince means causing someone to believe through evidence. His minty breath convinced the teacher that Fred had brushed his teeth. Persuade means causing someone to act through reasoning. The class persuaded Diane to run for re-election in the spring.
Consider vs Study vs Contemplate vs Weigh vs Excogitate
Consider, study, contemplate, weigh, excogitate are comparable chiefly as transitive verbs meaning to fix the mind for a time on something in order to increase one’s knowledge or understanding of it or to solve a problem involved in it.
Difference between Be hooked and Go on the hook
be hooked—(sl.) 1. be very dependent or keen on smth.: We’re not so hooked on the church, except for those bornagain Christians. 2. be addicted to smth.: It’s too depressing when you’re hooked, besides a girl looks terrible on heroin. 3. be captivated or charmed: Let me tell you, she’s really something. Oh, boy, was […]
Consecutive vs Successive vs Sequent vs Sequential vs Serial
Consecutive, successive, sequent, sequential, serial are comparable when meaning following one after the other in order.