be green— 1. be inexperienced: During his speech, Obama praised Bennet while acknowledging he is a bit green in politics…. 2. be environmentally friendly: These are also made with other recycled materials, so yes, they are very green in terms of helping the environment. be green around the gills —(coll.) 1. look indisposed or unwell: […]
Confederate vs Conspirator vs Accessory vs Abettor vs Accomplice
As used in law these words all convey the idea of complicity or common guilt in a wrongful act.
Difference between Consul, Council and Counsel
Consul is an official representing one’s country in another country. A new consul was appointed last week for the Republic of Chad. Council is a group appointed or elected to make decisions. Most cities and towns have a council that governs certain areas. Counsel, as a noun, is an attorney; as a verb, it means […]
Difference between Be good form and Be in good form
be good form—behave according to custom or etiquette: It is not considered good form to arrive too early at a dinner party. be in good form— 1. (Sport) be in good condition of health and training: If a horse is in good form it is likely to win a race. 2. be in good spirits: […]
Difference between Be gone on someone and Have a go at someone
be gone on someone—(coll.) be enamored of or in love with a person: He is very gone on girls, is always falling in and out of love. have a go at someone—(UK coll.) scold or criticize a person: Don’t have a go at me—it’s your fault we lost the contract. Note: The expression does not […]
Difference between Consistently and Constantly
Consistently means steadfast, unwavering, or without change. Airline tickets consistently rank among the most popular Internet items. Constantly means unceasing, perpetual, or without interruption. In a constantly changing technical world, training is essential.
Conduct vs Manage vs Control vs Direct
Conduct, manage, control, direct are comparable when they mean to use one’s skill, authority, or other powers in order to lead, guide, command, or dominate persons or things.
Difference between Be full of something and Have one’s fill of something
be full of something—have a large amount of smth.: These brave emigrants were full of hope for a better future. have one’s fill of something— 1. have had enough of smth. such as food: You never know if Charlie has had his fill of liquor. 2. have more of smth. than a person can tolerate: […]
Condition vs Stipulation vs Terms vs Provision vs Proviso vs Reservation vs Strings
Condition, stipulation, terms, provision, proviso, reservation, strings are comparable when meaning something that is established or is regarded as the prerequisite of a promise or agreement being fulfilled or taking effect.
Consequent vs Subsequent
Consequent means following as a direct result. Her great evaluation and consequent pay raise made her day. Subsequent means occurring after. Subsequent to the installation, my desktop icons do not load.
Difference between Conscience and Conscious
Conscience means a sense of right and wrong. His conscience didn’t bother him when he fired his friend. Conscious means to be aware of something or to be awake. I made a conscious decision to practice my tuba lessons daily. Though he hit his head, he was conscious after the accident.
Difference between Be full of beans and Not have a bean
be full of beans—(coll.) 1. be full of energy; be in high spirits: I had a good night’s sleep in a hotel and was feeling very full of beans. 2. (U.S. also: be full of prunes) exaggerate or talk nonsense: While I often think that you are full of beans I have to say that […]