black and tan—(UK sl.) a drink composed of porter and ale: He asked for a pint of black and tan, and had to explain to the waiter what it was. Black and Tans, the—(UK hist.) an armed force specially recruited in 1921 to combat Sinn-Fein (an Irish movement dedicated to the unification of Northern Ireland […]
Existence vs Being vs Actuality
Existence, being, actuality are closely related in meaning but not always interchangeable.
Difference between Heart-rendering and Heart-rending
Heart-rending is the correct phrase. It’s definitely one of the most heart-rending films we’ve seen.
Difference between Hear and Listen
Hear means to be aware of sounds in your ears. Can you hear me over there despite all the noise? Listen means to pay attention to something you can hear. You usually need the preposition to with it. Try to listen to what the instructor has to say about the test.
Exhibition vs Show vs Exhibit vs Exposition vs Fair
Exhibition, show, exhibit, exposition, fair are comparable when meaning a public display of objects of interest.
Difference between Black Act, the and “Black Acts, the”
Black Act, the—(UK hist.) the English statute of 1722, directed against certain lawless persons who designated themselves “The Blacks”: The Waltham blacks committed such enormities, that Government was forced to interfere with that severe Act called the Black Act. Black Acts, the—(UK hist.) acts of the Scottish Parliament passed between the accession of James I […]
Difference between Bitten by the same bug and Tarred with the same brush
bitten by the same bug—said of people who have the same interest or hobby: My cousin and I were bitten by the same bug. We collect coins. tarred with the same brush—said of people considered to have similar objectionable qualities: As the numbers of immigrants increase, refugees are tarred with the same brush as illegal […]
Exemption vs Immunity
Exemption, immunity are comparable when meaning the act or fact of freeing or the state of being free or freed from something burdensome, disagreeable, or painful.
Difference between Hear, hear and Here, here
Hear, hear, an expression indicating approval, is the correct phrase.
Exemplify vs Illustrate
Exemplify, illustrate are comparable when they mean to use in speaking or writing concrete instances or cases to make clear something which is difficult, abstract, general, or remote from experience or to serve as an instance, case, or demonstration of a point or matter under examination.
Difference between Healthful and Healthy
Healthful means conducive to good health. Because of its healthful climate, we chose to live there all year. Healthy means possessing good health. Diet, exercise, and rest keep them healthy and energetic. Memory hook: Things are healthful; people and animals are healthy.
Difference between Bite one’s tongue and Bite the tongue
bite one’s tongue— 1. hold back a remark one was about to make: The thought … almost slipped out between his lips, but he bit his tongue in time. 2. refrain from discussing smth. embarrassing, etc.: However, one recent story proved extremely hard to bite one’s tongue over. Note: The expression is not equivalent in […]