like a bull in a china shop—said of a rough or clumsy person who is very careless and often breaks things:
Difference between Light pen and Penlight
light pen—(Computers) a penlike device used to transmit information by moving the tip on the screen: The light pen provides users with a natural, easy to use alternative to traditional input devices. penlight—a small electric torch shaped like a pen: Miller had a pen-light in his hand and was looking at his watch.
Difference between Light in hand and Light of hand
light in hand—(of a car, boat, etc.) easy to manage or control: For its bulk it is admirably wieldy and light in hand. light of hand—skilful and swift: He was by far the best digger of them all; none so light of hand as he, so deft to extricate fragile objects… Note: The expression does […]
Difference between Light-fingered and Light-handed
light-fingered—having nimble fingers, especially for stealing: Jimmy’s name has become a synonym for a light-fingered burglar who can crack the combination of a bank vault. light-handed —(of an approach, style, etc.) gentle and restrained: The story is presented in a light-handed way through the eyes of an eleven year-old girl and is fast-paced and entertaining. […]
Difference between Lift up something and Uplift something
lift up something— 1. physically raise or lift smth.: The bathroom door was hanging by one hinge, and you had to lift it up at the edge in order to even close it. 2. elevate smth. in rank, honor, etc.: These studies discuss the attempt of the Chinese in Malaya to establish various organizations for […]
Difference between Lift the lid off something and Put the tin lid on something
lift the lid off something —(also: take the lid off something) expose or reveal smth. scandalous, shocking, etc. that has been hidden: They are all set to release their explosive video which will lift the lid off their work as undercover agents. put the tin lid on something —(also: put the lid on something) cause […]
Difference between Lifetime and Time of life
lifetime— 1. the period during which a person, plant, or animal is alive: Bigamy—marriage with a second wife or husband during the lifetime of the first. 2. the duration of a thing or a thing’s usefulness: The Viking spacecraft will consist of an orbiter and a lander, each with a lifetime of many months. 3. […]
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. […]
Difference between Lifeguard and Life preserver
lifeguard— 1. a person assigned to watch against accidents to bathers at a beach, etc.: When a party bathe, one or two of the best swimmers should be posted as lifeguards. 2. a device attached to a locomotive for sweeping obstructions from the track: Had not the lifeguard protected the wheels of the engine the […]
Difference between Life in the wild and Life in the wilderness
life in the wild—(of animals and birds) life in an undomesticated free state in their natural surroundings: Even as Buck is increasingly drawn to a life away from humanity, a life in the wild, his affection for Thornton keeps him from making the final break. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the […]
Difference between Liberty boy and Liberty man
liberty boy— 1. (coll.) a noisy partisan of liberty; a supporter for a freedom movement: The liberty boys were honored with the presence of ministers. 2. (UK Nautical) a sailor having leave of absence: People from ships called “liberty boys” are only allowed to come on shore on Sundays for recreation. liberty man — = […]
Difference between Liberty boat and Liberty ship
liberty boat—(UK Nautical) a boat carrying sailors with leave to go ashore: They knew that the liberty-boat would be on shore for them at that hour. liberty ship—(WWII) a prefabricated U.S.-built merchant vessel: Some of the wartime “liberty” ships fractured when lying in port, without operational loads.