sigh about something—express some sad feeling on account of smth.: It’s no good sighing about your failure, it’s better to start again. sigh for something—desire smth. very much: Many a woman sighs for a house of her own.
Difference between Side-step and Step aside
side-step— 1. step to one side: Sophia sidestepped and walked sharply past Charles. 2. deviate from the direct route: I was glad I side-stepped, for the journey was worth a deviation. 3. avoid an issue, etc.: I’ve even asked Dinwater that flat out on two occasions. But he’s always side-stepped. step aside— 1. = side-step […]
Difference between Side boy and Sideman
side boy—(Navy) one of the crew detailed to stand at the gangway as a mark of respect to a person arriving: Shipmate Talbot was nominated “side boy” for the evening and he piped the Mayor aboard. sideman—( Jazz) a supporting instrumentalist: He began playing in bands just a few years later, and was soon accepted […]
Difference between Sicken at something, Sicken for something and Sicken of something
sicken at something—experience strong revulsion at smth.: The four of us who sickened at the idea of partaking of the horrid meal withdrew to the seclusion of our tent. sicken for something—be in the early stages of a disease (not yet manifest): “I’d rather be at home,” said the cameraman. “I’m definitely sickening for something.” […]
Difference between Sick from something, Sick of something and Sick with something
sick from something— 1. feeling unwell as a result of smth.: What is the best thing to do if you get sick from too much sun? 2. ready to vomit because of smth.: Some are sick from the motion of a carriage, or on the water, when it is simply rippled by the wind. sick […]
Difference between Sick child and Sickly child
sick child—a child who is ill: Even creches, will not lift the load of fatigue from the mother with a sick child to nurse and a teething baby. sickly child—a child who is weak, unhealthy and often ill: A mother who did not care for her children would have feeble and sickly children.
Difference between Shut up a shop and Shut up shop
shut up a shop —(also: close up a shop) close a shop securely before leaving (for the weekend, etc.): The bookseller was just shutting up his shop for the night. shut up shop —(also: close up shop) 1. stop doing business or a service for the day: I think I’ll shut up shop, I can’t […]
Difference between Shut someone off and Shut someone out
shut someone off—(sl.) silence or obstruct a person: Don’t try to shut me off ! I have more to say. shut someone out—not allow smb. to enter or participate: Just look at how the corporate media shut him out of the debates.
Difference between Shut one’s eyes and Shut your eyes and think of England
shut one’s eyes —(also: close one’s eyes) pretend that one has no knowledge of smth.; ignore smth.: He preferred to shut his eyes on the matter rather than to fight for his point of view. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase get some shut-eye—(sl.) get some sleep: I’ve been working […]
Difference between Show the white feather and Show the white flag
show the white feather—display cowardice: He said that Mr. Bathurst left the army because he showed the white feather. It is not true, is it? show the white flag —(also: hang out the white flag ) admit defeat; surrender: These comments have been submitted in a letter to the editor. Will the author resolutely defend […]
Difference between Show someone the door and Show someone to the door
show someone the door—ask a person to leave; dismiss smb. without ceremony: Exasperated by the man’s insolence, Ted finally showed him the door. show someone to the door—escort a person to the door as a parting gesture: The Reverend Thomas took his leave and apologized…. She told him not to worry as she showed him […]
Difference between Show one’s cards and Show one’s colors
show one’s cards—reveal one’s plans or intentions: The Prime Minister had not shown his cards so far as to who would be given the brief to hold the discussions. show one’s colors—show what one is really like; show one’s true self: His most recent incarnation as an opponent of immigration has perhaps shown his colors […]