movie theater—a building where movies are shown to an audience; a cinema: When we go to a movie theater today, we experience a much different world than the theater-goer of the early twentieth century. moving theater—virtual reality simulator with seats moving where you actually ride with the movie and experience every bump, dip and turn: […]
Difference between Move away and Move off
move away— 1. go away; depart: Eventually the police and the crowd reached an understanding and the crowd moved away. 2. leave a place where one has lived: The house was let to a retired couple for a while, but they moved away up to Inverness. move off— 1. (of a vehicle) start moving: The […]
Difference between Motor caravan and Touring caravan
motor caravan—a motor vehicle designed to serve as selfcontained living quarters for recreational travel: Our intention was to use the house as a base in France and then travel throughout Europe in our motor caravan. touring caravan—a mobile, non-motorized caravan with living facilities that can be towed by a vehicle and used as a residence: […]
Difference between Motor car (UK) and Motor car (U.S.)
motor car (UK)—an automobile; a four-wheel road vehicle: John was driving a motor car eastwards when it skidded on the icebound roadway, causing the car to turn completely round. motor car (U.S.)— 1. = motor car (UK): It takes a leisurely sort of a millionaire indeed who can afford to come in his motor car […]
Difference between Mother’s Day and Mothering Sunday
Mother’s Day—(U.S.) the second Sunday in May set aside to celebrate mothers: Almost all mothers agree that receiving a card on Mother’s Day holds special emotional meaning. Mothering Sunday—(UK) similar in meaning to Mother’s Day and observed on the fourth Sunday in Lent, therefore its date varies: During the 17th century, England began to celebrate […]
Difference between Mother of Southwestern Statesmen and Mother State
Mother of Southwestern Statesmen, the—(U.S.) a nickname of the state of Tennessee: Other nicknames include… “The Mother of Southwestern Statesmen,” because Tennessee furnished the United States three presidents and a number of other leaders. Mother State, the—(U.S.) a nickname of the state of Virginia: Such estates were the special pride of the Mother State, aristocratic […]
Difference between More than one bargains for and More than one can shake a stick at
more than one bargains for— 1. said of an unpleasant surprise at the negative consequences of one’s action: A crook got more than he bargained for when he tried to rob a 77-year-old woman. That woman was a former deputy sheriff … and fought back. 2. said when the outcome of one’s action is even […]
Difference between More cry than wool and More kicks than halfpence
more cry than wool—much clamor or fuss with insignificant results: Her diary was much more cry than wool and Mary MacLane was a startling figure only because the times were so colorless and mild. more kicks than halfpence —(also: more kicks than half-pennies) more harshness than kindness: The life of a boy on board a […]
Difference between Monkey something and Monkey with something
monkey something—imitate smth. such as smb.’s manner, technique, etc.: This was my first attempt at monkeying his style. Had fun trying it. monkey with something—(coll., also: monkey about with something) 1. try to adjust or fix smth. (especially of an effort that does not succeed): I was still monkeying with my tie when Katie came […]
Difference between Monkey jacket and Monkey suit
monkey jacket—(Nautical) any tight, short jacket, especially one that is part of a uniform: In 1889 a monkey jacket took the place of the blue tunic. monkey suit—(sl.) a fancy uniform or formal suit: Neither of my two hats went well with the monkey suit.
Account vs Report vs Chronicle vs Version vs Story
Account, report, chronicle, version, story denote a statement of actual events or conditions or of purported occurrences or conditions.
Difference between Money card and Payment card
money card—a plastic card for use with card phones (also: calling card): It is a good idea to use a calling card when you call home…. Unlike a lost credit card, the money card has no value to anyone lacking your password. payment card—(UK, also: debit card) a plastic card with which a customer may […]