ritual act—an activity which happens as part of a tradition: Herein lies the explanation of how the act of bathing could have become a ritual act sanctioned by many religions. ritualistic act—an activity which follows the same pattern every time it is used: I love tea because I love the ritualistic act of making and […]
Difference between Risk capital and Risk money
risk capital—(also: venture capital) money for speculative business investment: Kula Fund was established to provide long-term risk capital to private sector projects in the Pacific. risk money— 1. allowance to a cashier to compensate for ordinary errors: To meet deficiencies, some banks allow to each cashier a certain sum, which is called risk-money. 2. = […]
Ring one’s bell vs Ring someone’s bell
ring one’s bell —(also: blow one’s own trumpet) announce one’s own successes; praise oneself:
Difference between Ring alarm bells and Ring bells
ring alarm bells—arouse people to a sense of danger; put on the alert: The huge vote for fascist candidates should ring alarm bells across Europe. ring bells —(also: ring the bell) meet with approval; have a strong appeal: Macmillan’s speech rang bells around the world because it signaled the change in Britain’s colonial policy.
Ring a bell vs Ring the bell
ring a bell —(coll.) sound familiar; remind of smth.: The name of the company rang a bell. One of my neighbors worked for them during the war. ring the bell —(coll.) 1. (also: ring bells) be met with approval; be a complete success: The President’s speeches ring the bell with certain segments of middle America. […]
Difference between Right-hand man and Right-handed man
right-hand man—a person’s chief assistant: The relationship between the coach and his right-hand man, irrespective of his title, is pivotal. right-handed man—(also: right-hander) a man who uses his right hand for writing, etc.: I came to the conclusion that the blow might have been struck by a right-handed man.
Difference between Right-hand and Right-handed
right-hand— 1. said of smth. situated on the right side : Carry on past the school and take the right hand turning towards Heddington. 2. said of a car with right-hand steering: Not only will you have to deal with driving with a right-hand car, you will also have to deal with new traffic laws. […]
Difference between Right as nails and Right on the nail
right as nails —(coll., dated) said of smth. being satisfactory, safe, or comfortable: I really believe, in a fortnight I shall be as right as nails. right on the nail—(coll.) correct; exactly right: The recommendation to keep stable hours is right on the nail—I’ve tried to “educate” my son about this but he has not […]
Difference between Ride someone on a rail and Ride the rails
ride someone on a rail—punish a person by carrying him on a rail to be mocked: The gentleman ought to be ducked, ridden on a rail, tarred and feathered. ride the rails—(U.S. sl.) travel by rail, especially without a ticket: After college, Philip took off on a five-week tour of the country, riding the rails […]
Difference between Ride Shank’s pony and Ride the cotton pony
ride Shank’s pony—(dated) go on foot; walk: Ed and I chose to ride Shank’s pony rather than catch the bus, and we walked back to the camping area. ride the cotton pony—(U.S. sl., euph.) have one’s menstrual period: She doesn’t feel like going out with us ‘cause she’s riding the cotton pony.
Difference between Ride on the pig’s back and Ride on the sheep’s back
ride on the pig’s back —(coll.) experience a period of success; enjoy extreme good fortune: The self-employed are leaving the country…. If the place is such a goldmine why do they not stay and continue riding on the pig’s back? ride on the sheep’s back—(Austral. sl.) used pertaining to the success of the Australian sheep […]
Difference between Ride high in the saddle and Ride the high horse
ride high in the saddle—(also: ride high) have a period of success, popularity, etc.: Only months after facing the prospect of a humiliating exit from politics, the president is riding high in the saddle. ride the high horse—be haughty or arrogant; act in a superior way: Come, come, my dear fellow, do not try to […]