neglect in something—lack of proper care or oversight with respect to smth.: If we discover neglect in Ralf ’s treatment at the hospital we will bring forward charges. neglect of something—(also: neglect for something ) treatment of smth. as of no importance: There has been a neglect of the interests of farmers in recent years.
Difference between Needle someone and Put someone on the needle
needle someone—(coll.) 1. make smb. angry or annoyed by teasing or provoking the person: We kept needling Bill about his new girl friend, but apparently we went too far. 2. prod or goad a person to a specified action: A few annoying experiences that have probably happened to many, have needled me into expressing these […]
Difference between Need doing and Need to do
need doing—said of things that require fixing, improving, etc.: Nice land with a small brook running through it. Fence needs painting, and barns need repairing. need to do—is used to indicate that a course of action is desirable or necessary: I am sorry about the absence, but I need to go and will not be […]
Difference between Neck and crop and Neck and neck
neck and crop—completely; altogether: An unexpected episode caused me to be ejected neck and crop from my club. neck and neck—keeping level in a race, competition, etc.: The Soviet World and the Free World were running neck and neck in the training of scientists.
Difference between Nearest thing and Very near thing
nearest thing, the—said of smth. that is very much like a par ticular type of thing: Soho is the nearest thing in Central London to a red light district. very near thing, a— 1. a dangerous situation that a person just manages to avoid: The list of what could have gone badly wrong is a […]
Difference between Natural to someone and Natural with someone
natural to someone—(of behavior, etc.) being in accordance with a person’s habits or character: He spoke with a stiff manner that was not natural to him. natural with someone— 1. = natural to someone: This feeling was not natural with him. It was probably only due to some derangement of his own health. 2. behaving […]
Difference between Natural man and Natural person
natural man— 1. an uncultivated, uncivilized man: Let us not forget that “Typee” is a glorification of the noble savage, uncorrupted by the vices of civilization, and that Melville looked upon the natural man as good. 2. a man having a usual or normal character; smb. who is not exceptional in any way: My friend […]
Difference between Natural birth and Natural born
natural birth—childbirth in which psychological conditioning replaces the use of anesthesia, etc.: This definition [normal birth] may also be equated with natural birth—birth without interference. natural born— 1. said of a child actually begotten by one in contrast to adopted: Natural born children of employees are eligible for benefits if they are born before the […]
Difference between Native Americans and Native-born Americans
Native Americans— 1. (also: first Americans) American Indians: We have a new section for you featuring posters of Native Americans and Native American Artwork. 2. (hist.) members of a minor American political group having a brief existence in the early 19th century: The Native Americans were pledged not to vote for any foreigner for office. […]
Difference between Name the day and Name-day
name the day—fix the date for a wedding: Then he made hot love to her, and pressed her hard to name the day. name-day—(in Catholic or Orthodox tradition) the feast day of the saint after whom one is named at baptism: There is no St. Jennifer, so I celebrate my name day on the Feast […]
Difference between Mutton dressed as lamb and Wolf in sheep’s clothing
mutton dressed as lamb—said of a middle-aged woman dressed in too youthful a style: You would never be able to describe her as mutton dressed up as lamb because she obviously still feels young. wolf in sheep’s clothing—said of a person or thing that appears peaceful and harmless but is really harmful or hostile: John […]
Difference between Mr. Right and Right Charlie
Mr. Right—(also: right guy, the) a perfect romantic or marriage partner: When she found herself in a romantic rut last winter, she began to despair of ever meeting Mr. Right. Cf.: Mr. Right Now—(a jocular pun on the former) a man who is not to be considered for a permanent relationship: One look at a […]