long story—said of a long narrative or account: Miss Sally told us a long story about her friends and about her “comingout party.” Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase tall story—(also: tall tale) a story that is difficult to believe: Their parents yarned over cups of tea, swapped tall stories […]
Difference between Long ship and Long-boat
long ship —(hist.) a galley accommodating a large number of rowers: It was the perfection of the sailing long ship that heralded the beginning of the Viking Age. long-boat—the largest boat belonging to a sailing vessel: The vessel is going to pieces, and it is full time to get into the long-boat and leave her.
Difference between Long shillings and Short money
long shillings —(UK coll.) good wages: There are “long shillings” to be earned at the docks, but no easy ones; and the work is not only hard but dangerous. short money— 1. money to borrow or to lend upon shorttime loans: Long-term money market interest rates fell, whereas short money market rates remained unchanged. 2. […]
Difference between Long line and Long-distance line
long line—a deep-sea fishing-line: Every third hook on the long lines is baited with crabs. long-distance line—(U.S.) a telephone line connecting two exchanges in different telephone areas: The lines between exchanges in this country [Britain] are known as trunks. For these the American terms toll line or long-distance line is used.
Difference between “Long John” and “long johns”
Long John— 1. a nickname of a tall, thin man: As I had warned Long John, there comes a time when you begin to think that you know it all. 2. is used of a long coffee table: Some of his most famous pieces from this period are the 1946 “Long John” table and the […]
Difference between Long head and Short head
long head—(coll.) capacity for calculation and foresight: He has always had luck, and he has a long head too. short head—a narrow margin in victory (originally of horse races): A photo finish was predicted by polls. The final one showed M. Mitered winning by a short head.
Difference between Long clothes and Long robes
long clothes—long dress for a baby’s body: But before he was out of long clothes, the cloven foot began to show; he developed a taste for low pleasures. long robes—long, loose garment worn as a sign of rank or office by judges, priests, etc.: In most nations judges wear long robes, usually black or red, […]
Difference between Long bill and Longbill
long bill— 1. a written statement containing a great number of items: She listed a long bill of particulars from James’s legal response to the court. 2. a bill in which the charges are excessive: We had to wait a long time for a poor dinner, and pay a long bill for it when it […]
Difference between Long arm and Long hand
long arm— 1. a far reaching power: The long arm, or perhaps one might better say the long purse, of diplomacy at last effected the release of the prisoners. Cf.: long arm of the law—used with reference to ability of the police to find and catch people who commit crimes: The long arm of the […]
Difference between Lone Star State and North Star State
Lone Star State, the—(U.S.) a nickname of the Sate of Texas: He twisted the tail of a Connecticut company that was trying to do business contrary to the edicts of the great Lone Star State. North Star State, the—(U.S.) a nickname of the State of Min nesota: In the North Star State here, we rejoice […]
Difference between Lone star and Lonely star
lone star— 1. is used with reference to the state flag of Texas: The lone star of Texas shall continue to wave proudly in the air as long as one brave Texan remains to defend it. 2. the only or sole person: He was a lone star not just from India, but from this Asian […]
Difference between Lock someone away and Lock someone out
lock someone away—put smb. in prison or mental hospital: It would be inhumane to lock her away when she is suffering from a psychological problem that is producing her drug addiction. lock someone out— 1. prevent a person from entering a room or building: He hasn’t made any threats, in fact once he locked me […]