Queen’s College—(UK) Oxford University: The ancient ceremony of serving up a boar’s head at Queen’s College was duly observed yesterday. Queens’ College—(UK) Cambridge University: The Library is open to all current members of Queens’ College and to old members and visiting scholars.
Difference between Qualify as something and Qualify for something
qualify as something—be described or characterized in a particular way: The ￡1 a week rise would not qualify as an exception to the nil norm laid down in the summer. qualify for something—have the right to smth.; be eligible for smth.: Students who do not qualify for the desired course may repeat the exam.
Difference between Put words into someone’s mouth and Take the words out of someone’s mouth
put words into someone’s mouth— 1. tell a person what to say: “So you refuse to explain?” she asked sharply. “Now don’t go putting words into my mouth, please,” Jean retorted. 2. suggest or claim falsely that a person has said smth.: Frank said fiercely: “She never said anything! You’re trying to put words in […]
Difference between Put up a good show and Put up a show
put up a good show—perform well; make a good effect: In the words of Osborne, who leads the raid, the important thing is to put up a “good show.” put up a show—(also: put on a show) display an outward appearance or semblance of smth.: I thought I was the only one who wasn’t brave—but […]
Difference between Put the skids on something and Put the skids under something
put the skids on something—bring smth. to a halt: After World War II put the skids on the big band era, Louis Armstrong and many others cast about for a new direction. put the skids under something—stop smth. from succeeding or making progress: Will progressively higher interest rates put the skids under our growing economy.
Difference between Put the shoe on the other foot and Put the shoe on the right foot
put the shoe on the other foot—experience the opposite situation (when circumstances are reversed): I could put the shoe on the other foot, and think how this would effect me if we turn the tables. put the shoe on the right foot—(also: lay the saddle upon the right horse) put the blame on the right […]
Difference between Put the screws to someone and Screw someone up
put the screws to someone—put extreme pressure on a person: I know that the Department of Finance are putting the screws on the Land Commission to bring their operations to an end. screw someone up —(sl.) 1. cause harm to a person: Remember, even one hint of a rumor about this type of conduct will […]
Difference between Put the red flag out and Wave the red flag
put the red flag out—show a sign warning of danger: The new symptoms list is more of a means to put the red flag out…. Not every woman experiencing abdominal pain has cancer, of course. wave the red flag—incite to revolution or violence: They were paid by the great monopolies to wave the red flag […]
Difference between Put the lid on something and Take the lid off something
put the lid on something— 1. (also: put the tin lid on something) cause a plan, an activity, etc. to end: I sympathized with Jimmie’s desire, but I very promptly put the lid on his hopes. 2. suppress or “clamp down” on smth.: Their sexual development may have been arrested and unable to grow naturally in […]
Difference between Put the chill on someone and Put the heat on someone
put the chill on someone— 1. exert a depressing influence on a person: Export orders are falling as the winds of war put the chill on foreign buyers. 2. (U.S. sl.) ignore a person; end social contact with smb. (also: put the freeze on someone): They have put the chill on me, I presume for […]
Difference between Put the black on someone and Put up a black
put the black on soneone—(UK sl.) engage in blackmail: “I’ll put him where I want him to be,” he repeated. “You’re going to put the ‘black’ on him?” she said, her lips curling. put up a black—(UK sl.) make a blunder: One day she put up a black…. She had fried our salmon in batter.
Difference between Put something over on someone and Put something over to someone
put something over on someone—(also: put something across someone) trick a person into accepting or believing smth.: How else are they going to put this over on James Mason? He is not an idiot. put something over to someone —(also: put something across to someone) explain or communicate smth. successfully: I seem to have put […]