leader of an orchestra (UK)—the senior violinist who acts as an assistant to the conductor: Where does the leader of an orchestra normally sit—to the left or the right of the conductor? leader of an orchestra (U.S.)—the conductor: People notice the leader of an orchestra but often forget the importance of the section heads.
Difference between Lead to something and Lead up to something
lead to something— 1. (of a road, etc.) provide a way for smb. to reach a place: She hurried across the square to the street which led to the bridge. 2. be the cause of smth.; result in smth.: “Accident proneness” implies the possession of those qualities which lead to an undue number of accidents. lead […]
Difference between Lead someone in a string and String someone along
lead someone in a string—have complete control over another person: It is a sad condition for one who ruled womankind as he, that a woman should lead him in a string. string someone along —(coll.) deliberately mislead a person into believing or doing smth.: He’ll never marry her, he’s just stringing her along! Note: The expression […]
Difference between Lead someone a dance and Lead the dance
lead someone a dance—cause a person much exertion or trouble with no adequate result: The prettiest of all the girls was the schoolie, and didn’t she lead the lads a dance. lead the dance—take the lead in a course of action: There is still a very subtle struggle for control. Who will lead the dance […]
Difference between Lead a cat and dog life and Lead a dog’s life
lead a cat and dog life —(of two people) engage in constant quarreling (also: live a cat and dog life): They have led a cat-and-dog life almost since the day they were married. lead a dog’s life —(also: live a dog’s life) lead a wretched unpleasant existence: Poor woman! She’s led a dog’s life since […]
Difference between Lay-by (UK) and Lay-by (U.S.)
lay-by (UK)— 1. a roadside parking or rest area for drivers: The holidaymakers had stopped in a lay-by at Oban and Miss Coldrick thinks she left the camera on the car boot. 2. an agreement to purchase goods by paying for them by installments: When making a lay-by you should receive from the trader a […]
Difference between Lay something up and Put something up
lay something up— 1. (also: lay something by) save or store smth. for future use: The power stations are laying up their usual supplies of coal. 2. (of a car, boat, etc.) take out of use (for repairs, etc.): At the end of the season, all the boats are formally laid up in the harbor. […]
Difference between Lay something to and Put something to
lay something to —(of a ship) anchor near a certain location: Till the next morning, she was laid to, under a close reefed main top sail. put something to—close smth. firmly: Please put the door to, it’s come open a little.
Difference between Lay something over and Put something over
lay something over—(often Passive) 1. postpone smth.; leave smth. to a later date: The concert had to be laid over for several days. 2. (also: overlay something) put a coating over the surface of smth.; ornament smth.: The cover of the book was laid over with gold and silver. put something over— 1. make an idea, […]
Difference between Lay something out and Put something out
lay something out— 1. spread smth. (for use or view): All the family’s pitiful possessions were laid out in the yard. 2. arrange the plan or appearance of a garden, etc.: Laying out the page well makes all the difference to the ease of reading a book. 3. (of one’s money, strength, etc.) use; spend: […]
Difference between Lay something on the table (UK) and Lay something on the table (U.S.)
lay something on the table (UK)—raise an issue for consideration (as a parliamentary procedure): A few days later Shrewsbury laid on the table of the Lords a bill for limiting the duration of Parliaments. lay something on the table (U.S.)—suspend an issue from consideration; postpone the vote on an issue until another time: It was […]
Difference between Lay something on and Put something on
lay something on— 1. supply (a house) with gas, electricity, etc.: The house has water and electricity laid on. 2. (coll.) deliver or provide smth.: The club laid on a special meal for the visitors. 3. impose smth. such as a duty: Further taxes may be laid on this spring. put something on— 1. dress […]