presume on something—take undue advantage of smth.; go beyond the proper limits: Most of these publishers are happy to send out a free sample; however don’t presume on their generosity. presume something—suppose that smth. is reasonable or possible: If we shouldn’t presume his guilt before the facts come out, then we shouldn’t presume his innocence, […]
Difference between Press someone’s buttons and Press the panic button
press someone’s buttons —(also: push someone’s buttons) draw a strong emotional reaction, especially anger, from a person: It is very difficult to press his buttons because he is careful not to let his emotions control him. press the panic button—(also: push the panic button) overreact to a stressful situation: I fail to understand as to […]
Difference between Press mark and Press-mark
press mark—a mark left on fabric by the impress of an iron: If press marks appear on the right side of the garment, hold the fabric in the steam of a kettle to remove them. press-mark—a mark stamped on a (library) book: Seymour de Ricci shows how much can be learned from the study of […]
Difference between Press agency and Press agentry
press agency—(also: news agency) an organization that provides news coverage to newspapers, etc.: According to a report issued by Reuters press agency, about 600 people have been evacuated after Mount Egon on Flores island started to erupt. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase press agent—a person employed to arrange favorable […]
Difference between Preparatory school (UK) and Preparatory school (U.S.)
preparatory school (UK)—fee-paying private junior school which prepares pupils for admission to independent secondary school: Laurence attended a “preparatory school” from the time he was 8 years old until he was 13. preparatory school (U.S.)—fee-paying private senior school which prepares pupils for admission to a university: Egger intends to spend more time with her daughters, 18 […]
Difference between the Prayer Book and prayer book
Prayer Book, the—the book of prayers used in Church of England services: Subsequent revisions of the Prayer Book have introduced into the English Matins and Evensong elements foreign to the ancient Hours. prayer book—a book containing prayers: Mahzor has come to mean the festive prayer book, as distinguished from the Jewish prayer book (Siddur) used […]
Difference between Practicable suggestion and Practical suggestion
practicable suggestion—a suggestion that can be carried out, or put into practice: This is not a practicable suggestion, at least at this time, for several reasons. It is unlikely that two new positions can be established… practical suggestion—a suggestion that is useful if carried out successfully: A practical suggestion is to increase the number of […]
Difference between Pour point and Pourpoint
pour point—the lowest temperature at which a substance (such as oil) flows and below which it is too viscous to be poured: The average specified pour-point for lubricating oils has been lowered from 30 to about 10°F. pourpoint—(hist.) a man’s padded and quilted close-fitting garment, worn in the 14th and 15th centuries: The military pourpoint […]
Difference between Post-office order and Postal order
post-office order—(UK) a money order in which the name of the payee does not appear, but is transmitted from the issuing to the paying post office: To procure a post-office order it is requisite to apply at an office and wait while certain forms are being filled up. postal order—(UK) a money order issued by […]
Difference between the Post Office and Post office
the Post Office—the public department responsible for postal services: The government encouraged the Post Office to establish its own banking service. post office—a building where postal business is carried out: From the city post office he sent off two telegrams.
Difference between Post box and Post-office box
post box—(UK) a box in a public place in which letters are deposited for dispatch: There is no way to retrieve a letter once it has been dropped into a post box. post-office box—a private box or pigeon hole in a post office where letters are kept until called for: The following evening Dillon found […]
Difference between Post boat and Post ship
post boat—a ship conveying mail or travelers, especially on a regular route: We have the choice of the post boat tomorrow, which takes a limited number of passengers, or the bigger boat on Saturday. post ship—(UK hist.) a Royal Navy ship of not less than twenty guns: Every ship of twenty guns or more was […]