rest home—(also: home of rest) 1. a place where the elderly people are housed and cared for: Mary’s father had to stay in a rest home for a long time after his operation. 2. a resort facility: The organization of rest homes, where workers may spend their vacation, is a unique development. rest house—an establishment […]
Difference between Reproach someone for something and Reproach someone with something
reproach someone for something—admonish a person gently for smth.: Don’t reproach the child for forgetting, he couldn’t help it. reproach someone with something—blame a person for smth.; charge smb. with a fault or vice: She’s not mean or vindictive. That’s the last thing with which one could reproach her.
Difference between Report of something and Report on something
report of something— 1. a factual account of smth.: Is it an ill thing that the newspapers should publish detailed reports of divorce-suits? 2. an unconfirmed story or a piece of news: There have been many reports of gas used in the war, but no one knows whether they are true. report on something—a detailed account […]
Difference between Rent collection and Rental collection
rent collection—collecting money payable periodically for the use of lands, tenements, etc.: As always on a Monday evening, he was kept busy balancing the books from the rent collection on Friday. rental collection—a collection of books in an otherwise free library that may be borrowed at a daily fee: Rental Collection books can be returned […]
Difference between Render something to someone and Render something up to someone
render something to someone— 1. give or provide smth. (such as assistance, etc.) to a person: Young volunteer workers render a valuable service to the community. 2. surrender smth. such as a fort, city, etc. to the enemy: The capital of French America was rendered to the English, after a most severe campaign. render something […]
Difference between Render an account for something and Render an account of something
render an account for something—provide explanation or justification for one’s conduct, etc.: Everything we have comes to us as a gift—and we will have to render an account for how we use what is entrusted to us. render an account of something—(also: give an account of something ) describe smth.; make a statement about smth.: […]
Difference between Remember doing something and Remember to do something
remember doing something—keep in mind smth. that one has done: We remembered seeing many little country churches with ancient horse sheds still at the rear. remember to do something—bear in mind smth. that one has to do: They kept the Ford in front of the house. It worked all right if they remembered to get […]
Difference between Remark on something and Remark something
remark on something—say smth. by way of comment: Clinicians have remarked on the similarity between the aroused euphoric state of the gambler and the “high” of the cocaine addict. remark something—see or notice smth.: The merchant, who had been in Germany, immediately remarked the similarity between this piece of cloth and the fabric of Osnaburgh.
Difference between Remand center and Remand home
remand center— 1. (UK) an institution to which the court may commit offenders of any age (formerly between the ages of 14 and 21) for temporary detention: A Southampton schoolboy was remanded in custody for seven days to Winchester remand center after the Magistrates decided he was “unruly.” 2. (Canada) an institution to which the […]
Difference between Relieve someone from something and Relieve someone of something
relieve someone from something— 1. free a person from smth. which causes problems or afflicts him: More help in the office would relieve me from some of this responsibility. 2. dismiss smb. from a usually responsible position: The captain was relieved from his post when his guilt was proved. relieve someone of something— 1. take […]
Difference between Relieve one’s feelings and Relieve oneself
relieve one’s feelings—use strong language or vigorous behavior when annoyed: The policeman relieved his feelings by dispersing the crowd with well-directed prods of his locust stick. relieve oneself— 1. (euph.) defecate or urinate: There’s no magic formula for training your dog to relieve himself outside: it takes determination, consistency and proper training techniques. 2. (dated) […]
Difference between Reinvent the flat tire and Reinvent the wheel
reinvent the flat tire—(U.S.) make the same mistakes again: You don’t have to reinvent the flat tire. There is a world of practical experience that you can take advantage of. reinvent the wheel—(U.S.) waste time designing smth. that has already been built and accepted: How many times have you reinvented the wheel? We often face […]