inside of something—in less than a particular period of time: Our experiences have been so many and varied that it’s hard to believe it all happened inside of one week. inside something— 1. within smth.: Several sources inside the committee confirmed that some members are considering walking out of the meeting. 2. = inside of […]
Difference between “inside and out” and “inside out”
inside and out—in every part; throughout: We searched the house inside and out for the kitten. inside out— 1. so that the inside is turned outside: Mother turns the stockings inside out when she washes them. 2. know smth. extremely well: Duane has worked on numerous Toyotas so knows them inside out. See also: in […]
Difference between Inset something and Set in something
inset something—insert smth. into a larger thing: Mr. Talaga carved the plaque and inset it into the granite boulder he placed under the flowering bush. set in something—add smth. to existing items: The city has approved the plan to set in another mobile home shop temporarily while construction of building is going on.
Difference between Insensitive about something and Insensitive to something
insensitive about something—not easily offended or worried about smth.: Ping mentally berated herself for being so absolutely insensitive about the cleanliness of his house. insensitive to something— 1. not susceptible or vulnerable to smth.: The virus is highly insensitive to cold, which renders it capable of surviving during prolonged periods of sub-freezing temperatures. 2. unable […]
Difference between Insensible of something and Insensible to something
insensible of something—unaware of smth.; unresponsive to smth.: She seemed wholly insensible of the honor done to her. insensible to something—unable to understanding other people’s feelings, hardships, etc.: He was one of those men who are quite insensible to the suffering they cause.
Difference between Inquire after someone and Inquire for someone
inquire after someone—(also: inquire about someone) ask about a person’s welfare or state of health: He was inquiring after you and sent his kind regards. inquire for someone—ask to see a person; ask if smb. is available: While you were out, a young man rang up inquiring for you.
Difference between Inquire about something and Inquire for something
inquire about something—(also: inquire after something) seek information about smth.: Where ought I to go to inquire about London bus tours? inquire for something—ask the whereabouts of some place one wishes to find: This lady is inquiring for the furnishing department. Note: a) The expression does not fully correlate in meaning with the phrase ask […]
Difference between Inquire about someone and Inquire of someone
inquire about someone—(also: inquire after someone) ask about a person’s welfare or state of health: He inquired about you, and learned that you were not among the wounded. inquire of someone—put questions to a person: The old lady inquired of a bystander the reason for the delay in the Queen’s arrival.
Difference between Input something and Put in something
input something— 1. contribute information or suggestion: Lawyers are good places to go for advice, but I wanted to input the idea of talking to the bank manager too. 2. enter data into a computer: Your chosen password should be remembered as you will need to input this later when using the service. put in […]
Difference between Innocent in something and Innocent of something
innocent in something—inexperienced and ignorant about smth.: How could such a consummate political survivor be portrayed as not simply innocent in the ways of the world, but so completely dependent? innocent of something— 1. not guilty of smth. a person may be accused of: The prisoner denied that he had ever stolen any platina, and […]
Difference between Inner man and Inside man
inner man— 1. the spiritual part of man; the soul or mind: Self-reflection is the only method of learning what is the inner man or mind that our action expresses. 2. (joc.) one’s appetite for food: I wonder if a little something could be provided to pacify the inner man? inside man— 1. smb. employed […]
Difference between Inlay something and Lay in something
inlay something—set pieces of material such as ivory, silver, etc. into a surface to form a decorative pattern: In this technique, brass is drawn into a thin wire to inlay it on wood. lay in something—acquire and store smth. for future use: I trudged home with my empty backpack to get more supplies that I […]