it is not a question of money—money is not the main concern; money is not the point here: We would like to attend concerts on summer weekends…. But it is not a question of money; the problem is time. money is no question—(also: money is no object) it does not matter how much smth. costs […]
Difference between It is all over and done with and It is all over but the shouting
it is all over and done with—it is finally completely finished (especially with reference to an unpleasant or tiring activity): When it was all over and done with, I wasn’t able to relax any more than usual. it is all over but the shouting—(also: it is all over bar the shouting) said when the outcome […]
Difference between It doesn’t do and It’s not done
it doesn’t do—it is unwise or ill-advised: It doesn’t do to call your boss names, unless you already have another job to go to. it’s not done —(also: it’s not the done thing) it is not socially acceptable: It’s not done for a man to wear a hat in church.
Difference between Iron man and Man of iron
iron man— 1. a tireless man of extraordinary strength: He likes to think of himself as some sort of iron man who doesn’t need sleep like the rest of us. 2. (sl.) a UK pound or a U.S. dollar: An ounce [of drug] should bring a street pusher about two thousand iron men. man of […]
Difference between Iron lady and Iron maiden
iron lady— 1. said of a tough or intransigent woman: She was an iron lady who took part in the rallies even after her head was injured twice in police baton charges. 2. (Iron Lady) the nickname of Margaret Thatcher, British Prime Minister (1979–1991): The Iron Lady of British politics, Margaret Thatcher was the longest […]
Difference between Iron horse and Iron pony
iron horse— 1. a locomotive steam engine: The engineer returned to his iron horse and the train started. 2. a bicycle: It’s not the longest holiday trip on a bicycle, but it could look like it when Andersen saddles his iron horse. iron pony—a motorcycle: I get off and find that I have had oil […]
Difference between Involved in something and Involved with something
involved in something—actively engaged in smth.; being a party to smth.: Auto companies often did become involved in projects having nothing to do with their principal activity. involved with something—having to do with smth.; having a close relationship with smth.: “Your company has a farm products division.” “I’m not involved with it, and don’t expect […]
Difference between Interview someone for a job and Interview with someone for a job
interview someone for a job —(of an employer) discuss employment in a particular job with a prospective employee: The TV station was looking for a producer and wanted to interview her for the job. interview with someone for a job—(of smb. seeking employment) discuss employment in a particular job with a prospective employer: She interviewed […]
Difference between Interfere in something and Interfere with something
interfere in something—intervene in smth. which is not one’s concern: They may interfere in elections by the use of corrupt means to bribe or intimidate the electors. interfere with something— 1. meddle with smth., making unauthorized changes, etc.: The dispatcher warned the employee that he would be fired if he again interfered with the dispatch […]
Difference between Interfere in someone’s affairs and Interfere with someone
interfere in someone’s affairs—meddle in the affairs of another person (offering unsolicited advice, etc.): She knew how much he hated it when she interfered in his affairs. interfere with someone—(euph.) molest or assault a person sexually: She had reason to suspect that Sandra had been “interfered” with.
Difference between Interest in something and Interest on something
interest in something— 1. said of smth. with which a person concerns himself because he enjoys it: As women develop greater interest in sport, their own attitude to their bodies has changed. 2. condition of wanting smth. to be done: What set him apart from most other writers are his personal honesty and courage, his […]
Difference between Intelligence agent and Intelligent agent
intelligence agent—(also: secret agent) a person secretly employed in espionage for a government: Those reports center on a shadowy figure called Maurice Bishop—likely a pseudonym—said to have been an intelligence agent. intelligent agent—(Computers) a program that does things for the user, such as filtering e-mail, etc.: IVOS (Intelligent Voice Operating System) is an intelligent agent […]