render something to someone— 1. give or provide smth. (such as assistance, etc.) to a person: Young volunteer workers render a valuable service to the community. 2. surrender smth. such as a fort, city, etc. to the enemy: The capital of French America was rendered to the English, after a most severe campaign. render something […]
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Difference between Render an account for something and Render an account of something
render an account for something—provide explanation or justification for one’s conduct, etc.: Everything we have comes to us as a gift—and we will have to render an account for how we use what is entrusted to us. render an account of something—(also: give an account of something ) describe smth.; make a statement about smth.: […]
Difference between Remember doing something and Remember to do something
remember doing something—keep in mind smth. that one has done: We remembered seeing many little country churches with ancient horse sheds still at the rear. remember to do something—bear in mind smth. that one has to do: They kept the Ford in front of the house. It worked all right if they remembered to get […]
Difference between Remark on something and Remark something
remark on something—say smth. by way of comment: Clinicians have remarked on the similarity between the aroused euphoric state of the gambler and the “high” of the cocaine addict. remark something—see or notice smth.: The merchant, who had been in Germany, immediately remarked the similarity between this piece of cloth and the fabric of Osnaburgh.
Difference between Remand center and Remand home
remand center— 1. (UK) an institution to which the court may commit offenders of any age (formerly between the ages of 14 and 21) for temporary detention: A Southampton schoolboy was remanded in custody for seven days to Winchester remand center after the Magistrates decided he was “unruly.” 2. (Canada) an institution to which the […]
Difference between Relieve someone from something and Relieve someone of something
relieve someone from something— 1. free a person from smth. which causes problems or afflicts him: More help in the office would relieve me from some of this responsibility. 2. dismiss smb. from a usually responsible position: The captain was relieved from his post when his guilt was proved. relieve someone of something— 1. take […]
Difference between Relieve one’s feelings and Relieve oneself
relieve one’s feelings—use strong language or vigorous behavior when annoyed: The policeman relieved his feelings by dispersing the crowd with well-directed prods of his locust stick. relieve oneself— 1. (euph.) defecate or urinate: There’s no magic formula for training your dog to relieve himself outside: it takes determination, consistency and proper training techniques. 2. (dated) […]
Difference between Reinvent the flat tire and Reinvent the wheel
reinvent the flat tire—(U.S.) make the same mistakes again: You don’t have to reinvent the flat tire. There is a world of practical experience that you can take advantage of. reinvent the wheel—(U.S.) waste time designing smth. that has already been built and accepted: How many times have you reinvented the wheel? We often face […]
Difference between Reek of something and Reek with something
reek of something— 1. smell strongly of smth. usually nasty: The whole room reeked of tobacco smoke. 2. suggest or intimate smth. bad: His story reeks of dishonesty; I don’t believe a word of it. reek with something— 1. = reek of something 1: Sam appeared with Haley’s horse by his side, reeking with sweat. […]
Difference between Red ribbon and Red tape
red ribbon—(the ribbon of ) the Order of the Bath: He [Guizot] had his red ribbon on and also his golden fleece. red tape—bureaucratic routine: There is so much red tape involved in obtaining a contract that it is sometimes almost not worth the time. Note: Neither expression correlates in meaning with the phrase red […]
Difference between Red liquor and Red wine
red liquor—(Dyeing ) a substance used for fixing coloring matters on stuffs: Red liquor is much more extensively employed as a mordant than any other preparation of alumina. red wine—an alcoholic beverage produced from fermented red (or black) grapes: When I take a bottle of red wine to a restaurant, the waiter will ask if […]
Difference between Red in the gills and Rosy about the gills
red in the gills—getting red in the face, showing signs of anger or indignation: While calling us round for punishment he got as red in the gills as a turkey-cock. rosy about the gills—having a fresh complexion (indicating good health): Vladimir studied in the mirror the man behind him. And at the same time he […]