pass one’s word—(also: pass one’s word of honor) give a pledge or promise: Half the sum was raised and Dundee is said to have passed his word for the remainder. pass the word—(also: pass word) give an oral order or instruction: Rafferty would pass word to certain stool pigeons to keep their eyes and ears […]
Difference between Pass away, Pass off and Pass out
pass away— 1. cease to exist; disappear: When he laid his hands on me my headache and chest pains passed away. 2. (euph.) die: I’m sorry to hear that your dear uncle passed away last week. pass off— 1. = pass away 1: These pains [in Caisson disease] pass off in a few hours. 2. […]
Difference between Pas de deux and Two-step
pas de deux—(Fr.) a dance in ballet: They were wonderful, their pas de deux to the adagio a beautiful example of the Balanchine style. two-step—an American ballroom dance developed in the 1880s: The two-step gradually came to replace the waltz as the preferred social dance of the time.
Difference between Party girl and Party man
party girl—a young woman employed to entertain men, especially at social events: He had never thought of asking himself what she was, inside of the hard shell of her disguise as the party girl. party man—a man characterized by strong loyalty to a political party and its policies: Although a party man, he was by […]
Difference between Particular about something and Particular in something
particular about something— 1. not easily satisfied or pleased with smth.: I am highly discriminating and may be especially particular about my diet. 2. especially sensitive about smth.: You see, Aunt Polly’s awful particular about this fence—right here on the street, you know … it’s got to be done very careful… particular in something— 1. […]
Difference between Partake in something and Partake of something
partake in something—(formal) take part or share in smth: It is not to be imagined that the entire Irishry partook in this desire of renouncing their ancient customs. partake of something—(formal) 1. eat or drink some of the food or beverages: He refused to partake of the modest meal Serafina had prepared. 2. have some […]
Difference between Part-time work and Partwork
part-time work—work done for part of the usual working time only: Each “student nurse” is attached to a nursery class with part-time practical work with little children. partwork—one of a series of publications issued at regular intervals: Dr. Pyke is currently to be seen on television, advertising the appearance of a new partwork about science.
Difference between Part from something and Part with something
part from something— 1. (of an object) become detached from smth.: The lips that parted from the horn, for only a moment, were sensual and expressive. 2. leave a place: Ken finally parted from the city lights as he crossed the last street separating everything from the beach. 3. become separated from smth.: Mrs. Sinclair […]
Difference between Part from someone and Part with someone
part from someone—separate from a person; leave smb.’s company: Jagiello must have had great feelings for Elzbieta, for he never parted from her. They always journeyed together. part with someone— 1. lose the services of a person; dismiss smb. from employment: Mr. Jackson has rendered very valuable service to the firm, and we are very […]
Difference between Parkway (UK) and Parkway (U.S.)
parkway (UK)—a railway station with extensive parking facilities for the use of commuters: The “parkway” stations opened by British Rail offer undoubted evidence of cars being abandoned by their users in favor of a rail journey. parkway (U.S.)—a stretch of landscaped highway with grassy areas on both sides: Check out our favorite spots along the […]
Difference between Park one’s car and Park oneself
park one’s car—stop a car beside the road, etc. and leave it there: He tried to find where he parked his car in a massive underground parking garage in Cannes. park oneself—sit down or position oneself in a particular place: Vince parked himself at the end of the bar and found himself chatting to an […]
Difference between Panama disease and Panama fever
Panama disease—a fungoid disease of banana trees characterized by the yellowing and drying of the leaves: Bananas resistant to Panama disease are being grown commercially. Panama fever—(also: yellow fever) an infectious disease caused by a virus and characterized by fever, jaundice, kidney failure, and bleeding: After hearing all about how she felt, his diagnosis was […]