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Difference between Lifeline and Line of life

lifeline— 1. a rope (attached to a life-buoy) to which a person may cling to save his life: Lifelines used on Mr. Heath’s ill-fated yacht were yesterday called sub-standard by the British Safety Council. 2. smth. regarded as indispensable for survival: A £54-million “lifeline” was thrown by the Government yesterday to the farming industry. 3. […]

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Difference between Letterman and Man of letters

letterman—(U.S.) a sportsman who has received some mark of distinction: He holds a Masters degree in Physical Education from the Citadel, where he was a three years letterman in football. Note: The compound does not correlate in meaning with mailman—a person who delivers letters, etc. or collects them from the letter-boxes: Our mail was delivered […]

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