pace out the room—(also: pace off the room) measure the room by counting steps: They walked along the wall, pacing out the room, which turned out to be a square about ten steps long on each wall. pace the room—move restlessly up and down the room: He could not fall asleep, nor even remain in one […]
Difference between Oyster catcher and Oyster fisher
oyster catcher—any of various wading birds of the genus Haematopus: Our game-bag was thinly lined with oystercatchers, and sanderlings. oyster fisher—a man engaged in oyster-fishing: The mass of ova is spoken of by oyster fishers as “white spat,” and an oyster containing them is said to be “sick.”
Difference between Owe for something and Owe on something
owe for something—owe money for smth. one has bought but not paid for: I still owe the butcher for the meat I had last Sunday. owe on something—owe money for smth. one has bought and partially paid for: We still owe nearly a hundred pounds on that car.
Difference between Overwhelmed by something and Overwhelmed with something
overwhelmed by something—completely overpowered with emotion: We want them to know what happened; on the other hand, we don’t want them to be overwhelmed by the horror of it all. overwhelmed with something— 1. = overwhelmed by something: As you can imagine, I have been overwhelmed with the horror of the stories I’ve read. 2. […]
Difference between Overturn something and Turn something over
overturn something— 1. throw smth. over with violence; cause smth. to fall over: She overturned the chairs and hurled the cushions about. 2. (of a law, verdict, etc.) abolish or invalidate: Anti-abortion forces have been organizing to overturn the decision of the Supreme Court. turn something over— 1. turn smth. upside down: Mr. Campion turned […]
Difference between Overturn and Turn over
overturn—turn upside down; fall over: Pollock’s car crashed into a clump of trees and overturned. turn over— 1. = overturn: It was less than a hundred feet from the crossing when the car turned over and threw out the two occupants. 2. turn oneself to face the other way: I heard the clock, but then […]
Difference between Overthrow something and Throw something over
overthrow something— 1. turn smth. upside down: …there was a boat right above the submarine. The boat was overthrown and nine fishermen drowned. 2. (of a regime, government, etc.) bring about the downfall; remove by force: Communism signifies an organized attempt to overthrow the existing social order. 3. (of a law, verdict, etc.) eliminate or […]
Difference between Overtake something and Take something over
overtake something— 1. catch up with smth. (and pass) as in traveling, race, or pursuit: Members of the crew continued to remark at how Lewis had managed to overtake the other ship. 2. surpass smth. in achievement, production, etc.: Tourism continues to be important to the island’s economy, although international business has overtaken it in […]
Difference between Overstep something and Step over something
overstep something—go beyond the bounds of smth.; overcome specific limitations: Some brave women in each age may have tried to overstep the limits set for them. step over something— 1. lift the feet so as to pass above smth.: We had to step over piles of broken bricks. 2. = overstep something 2: We’re always […]
Difference between Oversleep and Sleep over
oversleep—sleep beyond one’s usual or intended time for waking: I drove home when he never showed up only to get a call from him telling me that he’s on his way and he overslept. sleep over—stay overnight at someone else’s home: I am a senior in high school and still have to ask my parents […]
Difference between Overshoot the mark and Overstep the mark
overshoot the mark—do smth. to a greater extent than is necessary or desirable: Where have we overshot the mark when it comes to technology, and where have we not yet begun to realize its potential? overstep the mark—behave in a way that is considered morally or legally unacceptable: He appeared like a person who has […]
Difference between Oversee something and See over something
oversee something—officially supervise smth.: He was like a single-minded big brother overseeing every act and thought of the people. see over something—visit and examine a house or place: Are you the young man who wants to see over the occupational therapy department? See also: look over something / watch over something.