see a pink elephant—have visionary hallucinations caused by alcoholism (also: see pink elephants): One time when I got loaded on beer I heard water running when there was none and I did see a pink elephant. see the elephant—(U.S. coll.) gain worldly experience (having been to far-off places, visiting sights, etc.): He is quite well […]
Difference between Sea power and Water power
sea power— 1. (also: naval power) a nation or state with a large navy: Just over a century ago, the United States became a sea power, changing its basic strategic orientation in the course of a few years. 2. the capacity of a nation for naval warfare; the size and strength of a country’s navy: […]
Difference between Scrub something off and Scrub something out
scrub something off—(also: scrub something away) remove smth. by scrubbing: I got paint on my hands and I can’t scrub it off. scrub something out— 1. = scrub something off: When you spill ink on the carpet, remove it straight away—you won’t be able to scrub it out later. 2. clean smth. thoroughly by rubbing […]
Difference between Screen test and Screening test
screen test— 1. a trial filming to determine whether an actor is suitable: Then, when he [camera man] was through, she went back to her work and gave her screen test no more thought. 2. a medical check on a person to detect a possible disease: Large numbers of women could receive a screen test […]
Difference between Scratch something off and Scratch something out
scratch something off— 1. remove smth. by abrasion: If you place objects on the bumper while you are loading the rear you will scratch the paint off. 2. write smth. hurriedly or carelessly: The usual scene, Jenny singing and me scratching off letters for the second post. scratch something out—cancel an item on a list, […]
Difference between Scrap of paper and Scrap paper
scrap of paper—said contemptuously of a document which a party does not intend to honor: When constitutional restraints on the government are most desperately needed, the Constitution becomes nothing but a scrap of paper. scrap paper— 1. paper for repulping or reuse: Scrap paper is used to make some forms of paperboard for packaging. 2. […]
Difference between Science project and Scientific project
science project— 1. an investigation to discover the answer to a scientific problem: The question for my science project was if different solutions affected seed germination and growth. 2. said of a difficult, complex task: Some advertisers think it’s a science project. A lot of them have been slow to adopt online advertising… scientific project— […]
Difference between School board and School council
school board— 1. (UK hist.) local education authority responsible for the maintenance of public elementary schools: The school board may pay the whole or any part of the school fees payable by any child. 2. (U.S., Canada) a board charged with the provision and maintenance of schools: The school board which recently submitted its estimates […]
Difference between the Scarlet Woman and Scarlet woman
Scarlet Woman, the—(derog.) the Roman Catholic Church (also: Scarlet Lady, the): The latter old lady [the Church of Rome] may be the Scarlet Woman, or the Beast with ten horns, if you will. scarlet woman—(pejor., dated) a prostitute; a whore: I sought out a scarlet woman in the streets and went home with her.
Difference between Say something in confidence and Say something with confidence
say something in confidence—tell smth. on the understanding that the information is not to be disclosed: McSorley should not even have written down what was said in confidence by Kennedy. say something with confidence—say smth. assuredly and with conviction: No one can say with confidence now what the outcome will be.
Difference between Say a lot about something and Say a lot for something
say a lot about something—(also: tell a lot about something) be very significant or revealing about smth.: This says a lot about our society and the direction in which we are moving. say a lot for something—give ample proof in favor of smth.; be strong evidence of smth.: Sprucing up the place of business with […]
Difference between Save someone from something and Save someone something
save someone from something—deliver or rescue a person from danger, injury, etc.: I was originally going to write about my grandparents who saved me from a life of poverty and selfdestruction. save someone something—make smth. unnecessary; relieve a person from the need of doing smth.: I said that I would save him the exertion of […]