be whole of mind—(arch., formal) be mentally normal; be of sound mind (used in wills and trusts): I Richard Ballard of Orbye being whole of mind and perfect of remembrance make my last will and testament. Note: a) The expression is not equivalent in meaning to the phrase whole of mind and body—safe and sound; […]
Category: Confusing Phrases
Difference between Be well connected and Have a good connection
be well connected—have relatives who hold important positions: He learnt from other sources that the Ernscliffes were well connected. have a good connection—have many customers, clients, etc.: He set up in business and soon had a good connection.
Difference between Be well away and Be well off
be well away— 1. be a long way off (from a place): We truly were well away from civilization, wild Africa at its very best! 2. (coll.) be very drunk: Bristow had a bottle of whisky and I had one of gin so we were well away. be well off—be financially comfortable: By central European […]
Difference between Be welcome and Be welcomed
be welcome— 1. be gladly accepted in a particular place: You will always be welcome here in our Academy, as a spectator or a participant. 2. be generously permitted to do or have smth.: If you and your family need the money that badly you are welcome to it. 3. (ironic) be allowed to have […]