joint-stock company—a business enterprise with ownership interests represented by shares of stock: Scott used to say that the Bannatyne Club was the only successful joint-stock company he ever invested in. stock company—a company of actors employed at one theater, or permanently acting together: The stock company system provided theatrical training by affording young actors the […]
Difference between Join in with someone and Join up with someone
join in with someone— 1. meet a person to do smth. together: My aunt and uncle have asked me to join in with them on their holiday abroad. 2. share a cost with another person: We joined in with another family to buy the boat and share it for our holidays. join up with someone—meet […]
Difference between Join in something and Join something
join in something—associate with other people in an activity, especially when they are already engaged in it: As I stood with people talking about insignificant things, my small daughter joined in the conversation. join something— 1. become a member of a party, club, organization, etc.: Many well-known figures joined the party at this time, including […]
Difference between Join forces and Join the forces
join forces—unite in order to use combined strength to achieve a common aim: There was a proposal to join forces, and have a double wedding … the two school fellows and two young friends. join the forces—join the army: This year, the number seeking to join the forces has almost doubled and applications for cadetships […]
Difference between John Doe and Richard Roe
John Doe— 1. the name given to an ordinary or typical citizen: The only information that any John Doe leaves behind is what they choose to leave behind. 2. (legal) used as a name to designate an unknown or unidentified man: According to the report, the corpse, a John Doe, was found with no clear […]
Difference between Job of work and Job work
job of work—(coll.) a task; a piece of work: Arthur did not go on the search, because he had a job of work to do. job work—printing of letterheads, cards, etc. as distinct from the manufacture of books: This invention relates to machinery intended chiefly for printing “job work.”
Difference between Job-horse and Work horse
job-horse—a horse hired to do a particular piece of work, or for a limited time: The sight of Dr. Slocum’s large carriage, with the gaunt job-horses, crushed Flora. work horse— 1. a horse used for labor rather than for racing or recreation: Pink-eye is excessively prevalent among all classes of horses, particularly work horses in […]
Difference between Jim Crow someone and Jump Jim Crow
Jim Crow someone—(U.S. dated sl.) practice racial discrimination against Black people: The Government has opened the door to dozens of prominent Blacks and ensured that they were not Jim Crowed. jump Jim Crow—(U.S. dated sl.) change one’s political convictions; desert one’s party: Not much balance about us. We just run about and jump Jim Crow.
Difference between Jet people and Jet set
jet people—(also: plane people) asylum seekers, refugees, or immigrants who relocate by airplane: They are immigrants of choice, jet people rather than boat people. America’s been good to them… jet set—an international social set of wealthy people who travel frequently by jetliner to parties and resorts: There is one hotel frequented by the jet set…. […]
Difference between Jet lag and Time lag
jet lag—extreme tiredness and sleep disturbance felt after a long flight across different time zones: I discovered that I was getting quite irritable—most likely a side effect of the jet lag. time lag—an interval of time between two connected events: The time lag between when the visa is issued and when the immigrant lands varies […]
Difference between Jar against something, Jar on something and Jar with something
jar against something— 1. strike smth. with a harsh unpleasant sound: Her hands slapped on the floor, and her elbows jarred against the cement. “Liz!” Michael yelled, “Are you ok?” 2. not match smth.; be out of harmony with smth.: Their idealistic expectations of military service—travel, tuition and adventure—jarred against the harsh realities. jar on […]
Difference between Jacket potato and Unpeeled potato
jacket potato—a whole baked potato with skin: After you remove jacket potatoes from the oven, they lose their crispness very quickly. unpeeled potato—a potato (raw or cooked) with the skin on: Boil unpeeled potatoes in water until tender, about 15 minutes.