Continuation, continuance, continuity are often confused, especially when meaning the quality, the act, or the state of continuing or of being continued or an instance revealing such a quality, action, or state.
Cramp my style vs Crimp my style
Cramp my style is the correct phrase. It means prevent a person from acting freely or naturally.
Difference between Be in progress and Make progress
be in progress—be done or made; be under way: Discussions were in progress for “an aerobus” to provide cheap travel for large numbers. make progress—advance or develop towards a better state: As the days went along, I found myself perking up a bit. I seemed to be making progress.
Difference between Covert and Overt
Covert means concealed, covered, or hidden. Mike’s company provides covert video surveillance equipment. Overt means open to view, plain, apparent, or public. England continues to offer the United States its overt support.
Continual vs Continuous vs Constant vs Incessant vs Unremitting vs Perpetual vs Perennial
Continual, continuous, constant, incessant, unremitting, perpetual, perennial are comparable when meaning characterized by continued occurrence or recurrence over a relatively long period of time.
Contest vs Conflict vs Combat vs Fight vs Affray vs Fray
Contest, conflict, combat, fight, affray, fray denote a battle between opposing forces for supremacy, for power, or for possessions.
Difference between Couple and Few
Couple refers to only two, and few refers to anything above two. Our presentation received only a couple of questions by a few people.
Difference between Be in murky waters and Fish in murky waters
be in murky waters—said of a confused situation where people may behave in morally questionable ways: Patton is now trying to continue running the government without the benefit of a budget. This puts him in murky waters…. Cf.: muddy the waters—make the situation less clear: Announcements that parts of this or that sector are to […]
Difference between Coup de grâce and Coup de gras
Coup de grâce, meaning a decisive event, is the correct phrase. If they are defeated today, it could be their coup de grâce.
Difference between Be in luck and One’s luck is in
be in luck—be lucky about smth. on this one occasion: You’re in luck—the very car you want has just come in. one’s luck is in—enjoy a period of good luck: I think I’ll put some money on the next race, while my luck is in.
Contend vs Fight vs Battle vs War
Contend, fight, battle, war come into comparison when they mean to strive in opposition to someone or something.
Contemptible vs Despicable vs Pitiable vs Sorry vs Scurvy vs Cheap vs Beggarly vs Shabby
Contemptible, despicable, pitiable, sorry, scurvy, cheap, beggarly, shabby are comparable when they mean arousing or deserving scorn or disdain.