overrun something— 1. (of troops) spread over and occupy a territory: The British remained in control of Malaysia until World War II, when Japan overran the country. 2. (of liquid) flow over smth.: I was astounded at the damage that was caused when a river overran its banks. 3. go beyond a fixed limit: The […]
Difference between Overrun someone and Run someone over
overrun someone—attack an enemy force: They were sent off with orders to overrun the troops attacking Shuttleworth’s forward defenses. run someone over— 1. (also: run someone down) knock smb. to the ground with a vehicle (usually Passive): A woman was run over while crossing the road. 2. drive a person to a destination: I jumped […]
Difference between Overrule something and Rule over something
overrule something—make a decision, etc. ineffective using one’s higher authority: The judgment was overruled by the European Court of Justice. rule over something—act as the ruler of a state, territory, etc.: Babylonia was conquered by Kassite princes who ruled over it for 576 years and nine months.
Difference between Override something and Ride over something
override something— 1. have precedence or superiority over smth.: The day-to-day struggle for survival overrode all other things. 2. make a decision, etc. ineffective using one’s higher authority: As managing director, he will be able to override their decisions. ride over something—pass across smth. on horseback, bicycle, etc.: Huntsmen have no right to ride over […]
Difference between Overplay something and Play something over
overplay something—exaggerate or overemphasize smth.: There was a level of skepticism in the community, a sense that the media had overplayed the significance of the virus. play something over—play smth. such as music or a game again: “Desperado” a song that I wish had never gotten ruined by overplay on commercial radio, was so riveting […]
Difference between Overplay one’s hand and Play one’s hand for all it is worth
overplay one’s hand—act in the belief that one is in a stronger position than one really is: Though our prices were lower we overplayed our hand, so that our competitors were awarded the contract. play one’s hand for all it is worth—make every possible effort or attempt: Well, you have played your hand for all […]
Difference between Over the hill and Over the hump
over the hill— 1. past one’s prime; no longer young enough: As they say about boxers who are getting on in years, she is over the hill. 2. past the critical point; past the worst part of a difficult situation: According to experts’ analysis made over the last month, this crisis is “over the hill.” […]
Difference between Over the fence and Over the wall
over the fence—(Austral., NZ sl.) objectionable; not socially acceptable: Some publications which unduly emphasize sex were entirely over the fence. over the wall —(sl.) 1. out of prison: When she was over the wall she would begin to get well in the fresh country air. 2. in prison: The Court Martial sentenced him to six […]
Difference between “Over again” and “Over and over again”
over again—(also: all over again) for a second time: We couldn’t stand to see the same film over again, so we went out. over and over again—repeatedly; many times: Do not gallop through my letter … but read it over and over again.
Difference between Outweigh something and Weigh something out
outweigh something—exceed smth. in value, importance, etc.: If your debt load outweighs your income, you may qualify for debt restructuring. weigh something out— 1. weigh a measured quantity of smth.: Weighing out flour and sugar in advance … she set about vigorously beating up the eggs. 2. ponder over smth. carefully: I weigh out many […]
Difference between Outpoint someone and Point someone out
outpoint someone—excel smb. in number of points, as in a competition or contest: Lucero had to pick himself up twice from the canvas in the early rounds before he finally outpointed Archuleta. point someone out—show smb.; draw attention to a person: Hooper was positively identified by the victim—who pointed him out in a photo display—and […]
Difference between Outplay someone and Play someone out
outplay someone—play better than another person: He played well but was finally outplayed by his opponent, who was simply too good for Palmer on that day. play someone out—play music while smb. leaves: When they left the church, the organist played them out with Kuyavy dances, till their feet beat time of themselves. Note: The […]