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.
Difference between Jack of all trades and Man of all work
Jack of all trades— 1. a person who can do various types of work: Wolfenden described the background of a typical rural policeman. He has to be a Jack of all trades. 2. (derog.) a person who can do many different things but is not good at any of them: His critics sometimes described him […]
Difference between “It’s the same old, old story” and “Tell me the old, old story”
it’s the same old, old story—said of smth. bad that has happened many times before: It’s the same old, old story. The individual is having his economic sovereignty stripped from him to such an extent that he is no longer capable of managing his own affairs. tell me the old, old story —(derisive or sarcastic) […]
Difference between It’s no go and It’s not a go
it’s no go —(coll.) it is no use; it is impossible: Jack tries to get friendly with her but it’s no go. Suzie’s got attitude even Jack can’t handle. it’s not a go —(coll.) 1. it is not settled: It’s not a go at this date. If enough members indicate they want a convention we […]
Difference between It’s just the thing and That’s the thing
it’s just the thing—that’s exactly what one wants or needs: “Would this be suitable, madam?” “Yes, it’s just the thing.” Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase it’s just one of those things—used of an unpleasant happening one cannot account for or do anything to prevent: Now, my wife is a […]
Difference between It’s all over with someone and It’s someone all over
it’s all over with someone— 1. said of smb. who is completely finished: It’s all over with me…. I can bang off a popular song in the cabarets, perhaps; but that’s all. 2. said of a person who is dying: When he heard Bambi coming he ceased his convulsive movements and whispered: “It’s all over […]
Difference between It’s all in a day’s work and It’s all part of the game
it’s all in a day’s work—one doesn’t mind doing smth. because it is smth. to be normally expected: “It’s very good of you to bother….” “Please don’t mention it,” I said, rather stiffly. “It’s all in a day’s work.” it’s all part of the game—is used to tell that smth. is normal in the situation: […]