of long standing—firmly established by long duration: She returned to her roots, working in watercolor on silk, a tradition of long standing in her native China. of standing—said of a person of high position, status, or reputation: Mr. Hogben is himself a scientist of standing as well as a humanist.
Difference between Of all sorts and Of sorts
of all sorts—various; of all kinds: His ante-rooms were thronged with clients of all sorts. of sorts—(also: of a sort) of poor quality; not fully deserving the name: “Have you any profession?” “I’m a schoolmaster of sorts.”
Difference between Of age and Of an age
of age— 1. having reached a certain age: All children must receive full-time education until they are at least fifteen years of age. 2. legally an adult: The legacy left him by his father is in the hands of trustees, as he is not yet of age. Note: The expression is not equivalent in meaning […]
Difference between Of a sort and Of the sort
of a sort—(also: of a kind) 1. of poor quality; not fully deserving the name: There always are, or seem to be, celebrations of a sort on a twenty-firster. 2. of the description mentioned: One intriguing use of games is “cognitive experimentation,” of a sort that should appeal to linguists and logicians. Note: The expression […]
Difference between Of a size and Of some size
of a size—having the same size: They were both of a size, rather smaller than I am, and happy in each other’s company whenever they got a chance. of some size—fairly large: We can trace the history of these quantitative variations … only when the differences between them are of some size.
Difference between Of a kind and Of the kind
of a kind—(also: of a sort) 1. of poor quality; not fully deserving the name: He regards himself, I think, as an artist of a kind. 2. of the description mentioned: In his psychiatric practice Peck encountered people of a kind that psychiatry had yet to define. 3. (in the phrase “two of a kind”) […]
Difference between Odd one and Odd one out
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, […]