be a go-getter—(UK coll.) be an ambitious and hard-working person: As it is a sales position, be sure to come off friendly and energetic like a real go-getter. have get up and go —(coll.) 1. (of people) have vigor and energy: You need to demonstrate, through concrete examples, that you have “get up and go.” […]
Claim vs Title vs Pretension vs Pretense
Claim, title, pretension, pretense are comparable when they denote an actual or alleged right to demand something as one’s possession, quality, power, or prerogative.
Difference between Be a drag on someone and Have drag with someone
be a drag on someone—(sl.) be a burden to a person (causing delay or slowing down progress): His wife has been a drag on him all his life. have drag with someone—(U.S. sl.) have influence over smb.: We had a big drag with the waiter because my old man drank whisky and that meant a […]
Cease the day vs Seize the day
Seize the day, which means to make the most of every moment, is the correct phrase. “Seize the day, put no trust in the morrow.”—Horace
Case and point vs Case in point
Case in point, meaning an example that supports a point, is the correct phrase. The low-carb diet works. I’m a case in point.
Civilization vs Culture
Civilization, culture are comparable when meaning the particular state or stage of advancement in which a race, a people, a nation, a specific class, or an integrated group of these finds itself at a given period.
Difference between Be a devil and Be the very devil
be a devil— 1. (imper.) is used as a humorous expression of encouragement to persuade a person to do smth.: Be a devil and order us a bottle of wine! 2. be extremely bad or immoral: He was a devil to those of us who thought the war was stupid and pointless. He personified the […]
Carnivorous vs Herbivorous vs Omnivorous
Carnivorous refers to eating meat (or flesh). These carnivorous dinosaurs are from the Cretaceous period. Herbivorous refers to eating only plants. The iguanas and tortoises are typical herbivorous reptiles. Omnivorous refers to eating everything. An omnivorous diet consists of meats, fruits, grains, and vegetables.
Difference between Be a close call and Be too close to call
be a close call —(also: be a close shave) said of a dangerous situation that a person just manages to avoid: Though he escaped with his life and his job, it was a close call. be too close to call—said of the outcome of a competition, etc. that is very hard to judge: The horses […]
Civil vs Polite vs Courteous vs Courtly vs Gallant vs Chivalrous
Civil, polite, courteous, courtly, gallant, chivalrous are comparable as applied to persons or their words and acts when in intercourse with others with the meaning observant of the forms required by good breeding.
Difference between Be a case in point and Be the case
be a case in point—be a particular instance of smth.: People have changed their minds about the Common market, and Mr. Stonchouse is a case in point. be the case—(often negat.) be a fact; be true: Please contact the rightful owner directly to confirm their interest to sell and if this is the case, to […]
Difference between Careen, Career and Carom
Careen means to swerve or tilt while in motion. Despite improved suspension, the car careened during the race. Career means to move at full speed. The stock cars careered down the track. Carom means to collide and rebound. We held our breath as a few racing cars caromed off the wall.