think too much about oneself—worry too much over one’s own needs, etc.: What we call unnaturalness always has its spring in a man’s thinking too much about himself. think too much of oneself—have too high an opinion about oneself: They reckoned we thought too much of ourselves, all that education they said, and look what […]
Think of something vs Think over something
think of something—(also: think about something ) 1. concentrate one’s attention on smth.; reflect on smth.: I kept thinking of Spain since that’s where we were supposed to go on tour. 2. regard smth. as having a particular quality or purpose: We still tend to think of computers as powerful calculators, skilled at mathematical processes. […]
Think much about something vs Think much of something
think much about something—have the mind preoccupied with smth.: No one had taught her this, but she was a woman who thought much about God. think much of something— 1. = think much about something: He thought much of the evils of the journey for her, and not a little of the fatigues of his […]
Think better of someone vs Think better of something
think better of someone —(also: think the better of someone) form a higher opinion of a person: Surely no one could think better of Jason for the quoted remarks? think better of something—change one’s mind with regard to smth.: Two years into his residency, Jadali thought better of his decision to become an internist.
Think again vs Think twice
think again—(also: have another think coming ) revise one’s plans or opinions because they may be wrong: Those who think that the trade union movement should take a back seat in the Labor movement should think again. think twice—use careful consideration; avoid hasty action or conclusion: She had seen that he was in trouble and […]
Thin on the ground vs Thin on top
thin on the ground—said of smth. not numerous and therefore hard to find: Pheasants are thin on the ground late December and I don’t usually shoot them this late. thin on top—said of smb. having little hair left on his head: When I was at my twenties, I had good-looking hair, but now I am […]
Thick tea vs Thin tea
thick tea— 1. strong, concentrated tea: He poured two mugs of thick tea and slowly shambled back to his sitting room. 2. (UK dated) an early evening tea with a full meal (as a substitute for dinner): The “thick teas” of Lancashire have long been celebrated for their eccentricity. thin tea—weak, watery tea: She left […]
Thick on someone vs Thick with someone
thick on someone—(coll.) somewhat burdensome on a person: I don’t grudge him the time off, but it’s a bit thick on me, having to do all his work. thick with someone—(coll.) intimate or very friendly with a person: Your Johnny seems very thick with that ginger-headed boy.
Thick end of the stick vs Thin end of the wedge
thick end of the stick, the —(also: short end of the stick, the) the disadvantage in a bargain, contest, etc.: Don’t be cocky: producers always hold the thick end of the stick and you should know that. thin end of the wedge, the—(also: small end of the wedge, the) a modest beginning which may lead […]
Thick as pea soup vs Thick as peas in a shell
thick as pea soup —(of fog or liquid) very dense; concentrated: Wow, this coffee is strong! It’s thick as pea soup. thick as peas in a shell —(also: thick as peas in a pod) intimate or very friendly: Sam had had a game of billiards with the Baron, and they were as thick as peas […]
Thick as herrings vs Thin as a herring
thick as herrings—said of a great number of people, especially when crammed in a small area (also: thick as hops): Our position was in the center, on which the natives most politely avoided any sort of crowding, although behind they were packed as thick as herrings. Note: a) The expression does not correlate in meaning with […]
There is nothing for it vs There is nothing in it vs There is nothing to it
there is nothing for it—there is no other choice but to take a particular action: There was nothing for it now except to go straight ahead with the plan. there is nothing in it— 1. there is no significant difference between the people or things in question: The choice lies between Jones and Evans, and […]