protest against something—express one’s opposition to smth.: In a recent number of the Guy’s Hospital Gazette the editor protests against the too free use of students as blood donors. protest something—affirm smth. strongly against opposition: Rachel protested her innocence for those long twelve years, claiming that it was Daniel who fired the fatal shot.
Difference between Protective belt and Safety belt
protective belt— 1. a kind of supportive brace made of highly elastic material: Ballesteros wore a protective belt to cushion his aching back. 2. a long narrow strip of forest to protect crops, etc.: A sinuous, chaotic river with a thick protective belt of forests became a contained, channelized canal. safety belt—a strap attached to […]
Difference between Prohibition law and Prohibitory law
prohibition law—a law prohibiting the making or sale of alcoholic drinks, specifically in the USA in the period 1920–1933: A petition will be circulated calling for repeal of the state’s liquor prohibition law. prohibitory law— 1. a law prohibiting the making or sale of alcohol: A prohibitory law was passed in Maine in 1846, and […]
Difference between Profit from something and Profiteer from something
profit from something—be benefited or gain advantage from smth.: I have not solicited Professor Allen’s financial counsel, but have profited from his advice on many other matters. profiteer from something—make large profits unfairly, especially taking advantage of times of scarcity: When the war ended, the traders who had profiteered from the shortage went out of […]
Difference between Proceed to something and Proceed with something
proceed to something—move on to the next stage in smth.: Sixty votes were required to stop debate and proceed to a vote on the nomination for Pryor. proceed with something—continue with the chosen activity: The government will proceed with the talks and the outcome will be presented to the committee.
Difference between Pro and con and Pros and cons
pro and con—for and against (used as an adjective or adverb): In these hot political times, the pro and con facts should be presented and the people should voice their opinions. pros and cons —(used as a noun) the arguments in favor and in opposition: He would weigh the pros and cons of an issue, […]
Difference between Private school (UK) and Private school (U.S.)
private school (UK)—independent school that is funded wholly by the payment of fees: I was a teacher in one of those private schools, which was basically a very expensive crammer for the sons of oil sheiks. private school (U.S.)—independent school supported in part by the public (state) funds: Douglas was sent to a swanky private […]
Difference between Private eye and Public eye
private eye—(coll.) a private detective working for a fee: The cops don’t like private eyes much. Cf.: private eyeful —(coll.) a pretty girl or woman employed by a detective agency: Both in quality and quantity … this San Francisco private eyeful exceeded her sister sleuths. public eye— 1. public attention or notice: It was a […]
Difference between the Privacy Act and the Privacy Protection Act
Privacy Act, the—(U.S.) the 1974 statute that forbids government to disclose information about individuals and gives individuals the right to see, make copies of, and correct inaccuracies in their files: Under a 1984 amendment to the Privacy Act, agencies may not rely on exemptions in the Privacy Act to withhold information that would otherwise be […]
Difference between Primate of All England and Primate of England
Primate of All England—the Archbishop of Canterbury: In England both the archbishops are primates, the archbishop of Canterbury being entitled “primate of all England.” Primate of England—the Archbishop of York: The parish clerk was duly authorized by the Primate of England to monotone the Psalms at Matins and Evensong.
Difference between Prevail on someone and Prevail over someone
prevail on someone —(also: prevail with someone) persuade a person (to do smth.): She had turned a deaf ear to the persuasions by which they sought to prevail on her. prevail over someone —(liter.) gain victory or achieve superiority over a person (also: prevail against someone): The heroes of these films inevitably prevail over their […]
Difference between Pretend something and Pretend to something
pretend something—put forward a false claim as a reason or excuse for smth.: The tobacco industry had known for some time about the harm caused by tobacco products, yet it pretended ignorance. pretend to something—put forward a claim to smth.: One of the most destructive institutions in our society is the one that pretends to […]