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 […]
Difference between Infant school and Nursery school
infant school—(UK) part of a primary school for children between the ages of five and seven: Children who are five before July 1st can be accepted to the Infant School. nursery school—a school for children, between the ages of three and five, who are not old enough to attend kindergarten: The nursery school stresses learning […]
Difference between Indian red and Red Indian
Indian red—a red pigment originally obtained from the East Indies: The red iron oxides found as natural deposits include Indian red. Red Indian—a person of the aboriginal race of North America: The Red Indians of America had their own particular craft of basketry.
Difference between Indemnify someone against something and Indemnify someone for something
indemnify someone against something—provide protection against possible loss or damage: A system of insurance must be devised, which shall indemnify them against all the accidents and reverses of life. indemnify someone for something—pay compensation to a person for loss or damage actually suffered: I will indemnify you for any expenses you may incur on my […]
Difference between Incident to something and Incidental to something
incident to something—forming a natural or expected part of smth.: Mrs. McMechen felt unequal to the hardships incident to the life of the itinerant Methodist minister. incidental to something—usually accompanying but not forming the necessary part of smth.: He experienced the discomforts incidental to the primitive mode of travel which was the only one available.
Difference between In view of something and On view of something
in view of something—taking smth. into consideration; on account of smth.: It is important to air a number of issues—particularly in view of his mission in Sheffield next year. on view of something—(formal) on visual inspection of smth., specifically by way of inquest: Inquests were held on view of the bodies on Tuesday … and […]
Difference between In velvet and On velvet
in velvet—(of a deer) having the antlers covered with velvet: While this bark or skin remains on the horn the stag is said to be in velvet and is not hunted. on velvet—(sl.) in a position of ease or advantage: Before that we were on velvet, but the instant he appeared everything was changed.