no question— 1. is used to say that smth. is certain or definite: Indians are great spenders and no question they will welcome all the luxuries money can buy. 2. is used to say that smth. does not matter: It was quite expensive to acquire. But cost is no question when getting an anniversary gift […]
Difference between No less than and Nothing less than
no less than—(also: not less than) 1. at least the amount or number stated: Moscow expects no less than 5,000 Irish fans. Supporters of the Irish team will check in Moscow’s biggest hotels. 2. is used with the implication of surprise at the amount or number stated: They told us that no less than eleven […]
Difference between No good to someone and Not good to someone
no good to someone—of no use or advantage to a person: Information is no good to us if we do not know how to use and share it. not good to someone—said of smb. who is unkind to a person: She is not good to me and my children from another relationship. Note: The expression […]
Difference between No-go area and Restricted area
no-go area—an area to which entry is forbidden: The Duke has decreed the Royal Enclosure at Ascot a “no-go” area for the miniskirted or hotpanted lass. restricted area— 1. an area in which special security measures are employed to prevent unauthorized entry: Wellington Barracks is a restricted area and anyone who enters should have identification. […]
Difference between Nine-day wonder and Ninety-day wonder
nine-day wonder —(also: nine days wonder) said of smth. that causes great excitement for a few days but is likely to have been soon forgotten: She also predicted the scandal over her liaison with the former prime minister was a “nine-day wonder” which would soon blow over. Cf.: one-hit wonder—said of a group or singer […]
Difference between Night watch and Watch night
night watch— 1. a watch or guard kept during the night: I used to watch them [sharks] during the night watch, as their fins, above water, skimmed along, leaving a trail of light behind them. 2. (also: night watchman) a man employed to guard a building, block of offices, etc. at night: At a corner […]
Difference between Night man and Night person
night man— 1. a man who does work during the night: A company taxi is usually driven by both a day-man and a nightman. 2. a man who does illegal things at night: The people hated any type of investigator because so many of them were “night men.” 3. smb. who prefers to be active […]
Difference between News agency and Newsagent
news agency—(also: press agency) an organization that provides news coverage to subscribers, such as newspapers, etc.: The bulletin, which went out to more than four thousand newspapers, came from the news agency’s San Francisco bureau. newsagent—a person who keeps a store or stall selling mainly newspapers and magazines: Her father was a newsagent, so she […]
Difference between New World and “new world”
New World, the—North and South America: The bird which we call turkey was one of our best acclimatizations after the discovery of the New World. new world—new setting of existence with its customs, traditions, etc.: She left her rich, safe, home and came to a new world in the city. Note: The expression does not […]
Difference between New man and Old-timer
new man— 1. a person who is new to a position of employment: As important a decision as this ought to be postponed until there is a new man in the White House. 2. a man whose character has noticeably changed: He is a new man now that he is retired, but gets a bit […]
Difference between New England and New England of the West
New England—a part of the United States comprising six north-eastern States (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,. Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut): The ships which were bound for New England were crowded. New England of the West, the—(U.S.) a nickname of the State of Minnesota: Because of the large number of New England emigrants, Minnesota was sometimes referred […]
Difference between New boy and Old boy
new boy— 1. a schoolboy during his first term at a school: Roach was a new boy … Thursgood’s was his second prep school. 2. a person who is new to a position of employment: When a new boy showed up, I was the one to show him around. Cf.: new kid on the block—a […]