odd one— 1. a person or thing differing from all others of a group in some respect: Well, I guess I am the odd one here, because I truly enjoy the website for its content, the photography etc. 2. said of smth. not numerous or infrequently occurring: The season for them [ocean sunfish Mola mola] […]
Difference between Odd man and Odd man out
odd man— 1. (also: odd fellow) a man who is regarded as eccentric or crazy: He was an odd man who seldom spoke, and when he did, it was often enigmatic. 2. the person in a group who, in case of a division of opinion, is able to give the casting vote: This fifth was […]
Difference between “Odd Fellow” and “odd fellow”
Odd Fellow—(U.S.) a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a social and charitable fraternity: Ask around, you would be surprised who is an Odd Fellow. If you do not know a member, consult the Lodge Directory. odd fellow—(also: odd man) a man who is regarded as eccentric or crazy: In general, Robert is […]
Difference between Nuts on someone and Nuts to someone
nuts on someone —(sl.) said of smb. madly in love with a person: Michael’s such dead nuts on her that he’s getting dull. nuts to someone—(sl.) said of smth. affording pleasure to a person: I hadn’t had more than three hours’ sleep, and the snug warmth of that couch was just nuts to me.
Difference between Nuts at something and Nuts on something
nuts at something—(sl.) very skilful at dealing with smth.: John’s always nuts at work and I’ve been feeling a bit withdrawn lately. I won’t even attempt to get caught up. nuts on something—(sl.) very fond of smth.; greatly devoted to smth. (also: nuts about something ): She was nuts on cleanliness, maybe she was just […]
Difference between Nurses’ home and Nursing home
nurses’ home—residential accommodation for the nurses employed by a hospital: They were sacked after a party in which they staged their own version of Florence Nightingale in the nurses’ home, dancing about in “shortie” nighties. nursing home—an institution providing health care, especially for the elderly: “If I put a man in a room, beat him, […]
Difference between Nursery-girl and Nurseryman
nursery-girl—(also: nurserymaid) a woman looking after young children: She took it into her head to go to Boston, as a nursery girl, where she lived a few months. nurseryman—a man who owns, or works in, a nursery for plants: When their toddler handed them an acorn from the tree, Meyers, a nurseryman, planted it in […]
Difference between Number two and Number twos
number two— 1. the person immediately subordinate to the head of an organization: When David could not attend a meeting, he sent his number two to deputize for him. 2. (euph.) is used of the act of defecation: The child is early taught to refer to his needs as “number one” and “number two.” number […]
Difference between Number one and Number ones
number one— 1. (attrib.) first-rate; principal: One small folded letter on blue paper bearing a 12-pence stamp will be the number one feature. 2. head of an organization, etc.: Gorbachev’s aim was to integrate farm production and food processing. Now, as number one, he could impose his own plan. 3. (coll.) oneself or one’s own interests: […]
Difference between A number of and The number of
number of, a—some; several: This organization offers a number of books describing rock art sites. Note: The expression is not equivalent in meaning to the phrase any number of—(also: numbers of ) a sufficiently large number: I had any number of reasons not to buy the computer. number of, the—the quantity or amount of smth.: […]
Difference between Now, now and Now then
now, now— 1. is used as a friendly way of telling smb. not to behave in a particular way: Now, now, there’s no need for name calling. I raised you better than that! 2. is used as a friendly way of trying to comfort a person: “Now, now,” the doctor said, taking her gently by […]
Difference between “Now and again” and “Time and again”
now and again—(also: now and then) occasionally; from time to time: The tourist may now and again have to drive for many hours together through pine woods. time and again—(also: again and again) habitually; repeatedly: Time and again, he has proven to be reliable, conscientious, and diligent.