it’s all go —(coll.) said when people are very busy or engaged in vigorous activity: It’s all go in the postal service at Christmas time! Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase all systems go—(derives from the U.S. space program) used as a statement of preparedness for an endeavor: Fund raising […]
Difference between It’s a case and This is not the case
it’s a case —(coll.) said of people who are in love: “One never sees anything of John now; he’s always with that girl of his.” “Yes, it’s a case all right.” this is not the case—it is not so; it is not true: Numerous organisms pass their whole life hovering in the ocean, while with […]
Difference between It takes two to make a bargain and It takes two to tango
it takes two to make a bargain—both parties must agree in order for a deal to be successful: “We decided you should make dinner tonight, right?” “No, we didn’t decide that; you decided that. It takes two to make a bargain.” it takes two to tango —(also: it takes two to make a quarrel) both […]
Difference between It is said that and It says that
it is said that—it is commonly believed that: Indeed, it is said that their use of red ochre on their bodies is what prompted the term, Red Indian. it says that—is used to introduce a reference or quotation: In Genesis, it says that it is not good for a man to be alone; but sometimes […]
Difference between It is not true and It is untrue
it is not true— 1. it is false or erroneous: It is not true that the future of British bird life is one of depleted numbers. 2. (coll.) it is amazing; it is incredible: You may be only thirtysix but you’re so dead old-fashioned it isn’t true. it is untrue — = it is not […]
Difference between It is not a question of something and There is no question of something
it is not a question of something—is used to tell that smth. is not a factor: It is not a question of education. Even highly educated people are biased against females. there is no question of something—there is no doubt about smth.: The coin has suffered from corrosion, yet there is no question of its […]
Difference between It is not a question of money and Money is no question
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 […]