match up to something—come up to some standard: His performance did not match up to the glowing account we had received of him. match with something—correspond or harmonize with smth.: These curtains do not match with the decorations. Note: Neither expression fully correlates in meaning with the phrase match something— 1. = match with something: The […]
Difference between Master of oneself and One’s own master
master of oneself—a person who is in full control of his faculties and emotions: “I’ll get cousin Daniel to drive me over at once,” said Samuel, master of himself and of the situation. one’s own master—smb. who is independent of other people and is able to make his own decisions: The university vicechancellors are no […]
Difference between Martyr for something and Martyr to something
martyr for something—smb. who is made to suffer severely for a cause, etc.: His father had died a martyr for that cause, which he now wanted so basely to betray. martyr to something—a person who is acutely afflicted by smth. such as a disease: The deceased had been a martyr for years to rheumatic gout.
Difference between Marked for something and Marked with something
marked for something—singled out or destined for success, some grim fate, etc.: Mr. Edwards is a longtime faithful employee who was marked for advancement in the company. marked with something—characterized by smth.; showing clear signs of smth.: His life is marked with achievements earned through hard work and faith.
Difference between Mark the time and Mark time
mark the time— 1. (of the clock) show time: In the days when no clock marked the time, “cock-crowing” became a familiar phrase, as today, when referring to the earliest hour of dawn. 2. record or indicate specific time: As the two girls entered the hall they saw that the tall clock marked the time […]
Difference between Mark one’s cards and Mark someone’s cards
mark one’s cards—(also: mark the cards) put secret signs on a pack of cards so one could win by cheating: I’ll never believe he’s a cheating bastard. I’ll never believe he marked his cards. mark someone’s cards—provide information that would give advantage to a person: He welcomed me to Mexico and … marked my cards […]
Difference between Mark my words and Mark you
mark my words—is used to give emphasis to a warning or prophesy: And you mark my words, you haven’t heard the last of him. mark you—is used to draw attention to smth. one has just said: He is very ambitious—like most men, mark you.
Difference between Marinara sauce (UK) and Marinara sauce (U.S.)
marinara sauce (UK)—a sauce containing seafood, usually in a tomato base: Our next homemade marinara sauce recipe is for a shrimp marinara sauce. This marinara sauce can be served hot or cold. marinara sauce (U.S.)—a sauce containing tomatoes and herbs, with no seafood: Freshly crushed tomatoes, mushrooms, fresh basil and herbs make up this delicious […]
Difference between Mansion house (UK) and Mansion house (U.S.)
mansion house (UK)— 1. the house of a landed proprietor: The landed gentry usually possess a share of pride fully proportionate to their estate and mansion house. 2. (the Mansion House) the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London: The conference took place in the Egyptian Hall of the Mansion House, the Lord Mayor […]
Difference between Manly behavior and Mannish behavior
manly behavior—behavior that is typical of, or suitable for, a man rather than a woman or boy: Because of his military background, Mr. Jones was constantly berating his sensitive, gentle son for his lack of “manly behavior.” mannish behavior—(of a woman) behavior that is more like a man’s than a woman’s (used showing disapproval): In […]
Difference between Man upstairs • Top man
man upstairs—is used with reference to God: Does God sympathize with man? Certainly the great omnipotent, “man upstairs” has all the ability to do anything he wants, but does he exercise that ability? top man—smb. who has the most important position in an organization: He was the top man, and I was his “leg man.” […]
Difference between Man-to-man and Person-to-person
man-to-man—(usually attrib.) said of a talk, discussion, etc., characterized by directness and openness: “We had a man-to-man about changing his personal life,” Harmon said. “I told him to look in the mirror to see the guy who’s causing all the problems.” person-to-person—(attrib.) 1. is used of an operator assisted phone call in which the caller […]