see how the cat jumps —(also: see which way the cat jumps) see what direction events are taking: Had I time, I believe I would come to London merely to see how the cat jumped. that cat won’t jump—(also: that cock won’t fight) that argument is doubtful; that idea isn’t going to work: “They talk […]
Difference between A second time and The second time
second time, a—another time; once more: I rang the bell, but nobody answered it, so I had to ring a second time. second time, the—the second occasion: I had to retake my exam and passed with flying colors. It’s always easier the second time.
Difference between Seating room and Sitting room
seating room—(of a canteen, chapel, etc.) seating capacity; places where people can sit: We have seating room for thirty pupils in this classroom. sitting room—a room in which members of a family commonly sit: A feature of modern living rooms is the room divider, screening the dining area from the main sitting room.
Difference between Seasonable clothing and Seasonal clothing
seasonable clothing—clothing that is appropriate or suitable for the season: Each resident possesses adequate, clean, wellfitting, and seasonable clothing and has a safe place to keep it. seasonal clothing—clothing pertaining to a particular season: It is preferred that only seasonal clothing be stored in the resident’s wardrobe and that out of season clothing be stored […]
Difference between Search for someone and Search someone
search for someone—try very hard to find a person: Family members began searching for the boy and found him in the vehicle, police said. search someone—examine smb. to make certain whether any article (stolen or prohibited) is concealed in his clothing: A power is given to officers to search persons suspected of concealing prohibited goods.
Difference between Seal something off and Seal something up
seal something off—prevent access to and exit from an area or space: Police have sealed off the street where the gunman is hiding. seal something up—close smth. tightly: They sealed up the cracks in the window to stop the icy wind from blowing in.
Difference between Seaboard and Surfboard
seaboard—the part of a country which borders on the sea; the coastline: Come winter, Tundra Swans are to be found along the seaboard of the western (and to a lesser extent the eastern) United States. surf board—a narrow buoyant board used in surfing in which the surfer is carried along the face of a breaking […]
Difference between Sea wolf and Water-wolf
sea wolf— 1. a voracious sea-fish, especially the bass (Labrax lupus) and the wolf-fish (Anarrhichas lupus): These fishes have large teeth and powerful jaws. Called also sea cat, sea wolf, and swinefish. 2. (also: sea dog ) a sea-robber; a pirate: If you would like to discover more about the piratical way of life, try […]
Difference between Sea plane and Sea-borne plane
sea plane—an airplane with floats instead of wheels for landing on water: The area is accessible only by boat or sea-plane, and there are no automobiles on the island. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the compound sailplane—a light glider: Sailplanes are capable of soaring flight, that is flying without loss of […]
Difference between Sea-fire and Water Fire
sea-fire—marine phosphorescence from decaying matter: The sea-fire shines in her wake…. Near the equator, you can read small print by it. Water Fire—(U.S.) a festival in Providence, RI celebrated with bonfires on the river: Our lounge is the perfect destination to come after attending one of many downtown Providence events such as Water Fire. Note: a) […]
Difference between Sea dog and Water dog
sea dog— 1. an experienced sailor: In his blue Guernsey sweater he looked every bit an old sea dog. 2. a seal or a small sea lion: Its skin was rough, scaly, and grating, like that of a sea-dog or seal. 3. any of various small sharks: The chief fisheries are those of the tunny, […]
Difference between Sea boy and Sea girl
see boy—a man or youth pursuing his career at sea as a sailor, etc.: He ventured to remark, that no other coat than a payjacket could become a sea-boy. sea girl —(also: sea-maid) a mythological being supposed to inhabit the sea: Suddenly they saw twelve sea girls come up out of the water and dance […]