Downcast, dispirited, dejected, depressed, disconsolate, woebegone mean affected by or showing very low spirits.
Difference between Between a rock and a hard place and Between wind and water
between a rock and a hard place—facing equally bad or undesirable alternatives: His client was between a rock and a hard place—actually the state of New York and his landlord. between wind and water—said of the most vulnerable part: Mallinson must have guessed what was coming. Nevertheless, it hit him between wind and water.
Dough vs Batter vs Paste
Dough, batter, paste are quasi-synonyms often confused in their modern cookery senses.
Difference between Bet on the wrong horse and Put the saddle on the wrong horse
bet on the wrong horse—(also: back the wrong horse) base one’s plans, etc. on a wrong guess about smth.: To count on the family farm as an important thing in the American future looks like betting on the wrong horse. put the saddle on the wrong horse —(also: get the wrong pig by the tail) […]
Doubtful vs Dubious vs Problematic vs Questionable
Doubtful, dubious, problematic, questionable are comparable when they mean not affording assurance of the worth, soundness, success, or certainty of something or someone.
Door vs Gate vs Portal vs Postern vs Doorway vs Gateway
Door, gate, portal, postern, doorway, gateway are comparable chiefly as meaning an entrance to a place.
Difference between “Best of British luck, the” and “Luck of the Irish, the”
best of British luck, the—(often shortened to “best of British”) 1. is used to wish a person very good luck: Let me wish you the best of British luck. We know how testing the competition will be. 2. is used ironically, implying that the required luck may not materialize: The chances of them winning are, […]
Donation vs Benefaction vs Contribution vs Alms
Donation, benefaction, contribution, alms are comparable when they denote a gift of money or its equivalent for a charitable, philanthropic, or humanitarian object.
Difference between Best boy and Best man
best boy— 1. (coll.) one’s favorite friend: “I was his best boy,” Auguste told The Sunday Age. “I miss him dreadfully as a companion.” 2. (Film or TV production) assistant to the chief electrician: The gaffer’s assistant answers to the amusing title of best boy! best man—the groom’s aide at a wedding: Who will be […]
Dominant vs Predominant vs Paramount vs Preponderant vs Preponderating vs Sovereign
Dominant, predominant, paramount, preponderant, preponderating, sovereign mean superior to all others in power, influence, position, or rank.
Difference between Beside the question and Beyond question
beside the question—not relevant to the subject under discussion: What you are saying may be true, but in this case it is completely beside the question. beyond question— 1. not subject to doubt or dispute: He may be a little careless in his work, but his loyalty to the company is beyond question. 2. unquestionably; […]
Difference between Beside oneself and Out of oneself
beside oneself—overpowered with some strong emotion (also: beyond oneself ): Toscanelli was beside himself with joy at finding his belief had proved true. out of oneself— 1. out of one’s normal mental condition: She seemed out of herself, like her spirit had been sunk with that ship half a world away. 2. = beside oneself: […]