I say— 1. is used preceding an utterance to call attention to it: Do you hear the rain, Mr. Caudle? I say, do you hear the rain? 2. is used as an exclamation of surprise, delight, or dismay: I say, what on earth are you doing letting your eight year old watch a TV show […]
Difference between I have seen better and I have seen worse
I have seen better —(also: seen better) is used as a noncom mittal and not very positive judgment about smb. or smth.: The Badge was an entertaining movie, though I have seen better. It is worth catching if you want a mystery to watch. I have seen worse—(also: seen worse) is used as a noncommittal and […]
Difference between I am listening and I hear what you say
I am listening—you have my attention, so speak: Sergius again hesitated. “I am listening,” she said. I hear what you say— 1. I know what you mean and agree with you: “I think it’s about time for a small revolution!” “I hear what you’re saying.” 2. is used with the implication that a person does […]
Difference between Hungry for something and Starved for something
hungry for something—desiring smth. very much: We seek individuals who are personally disciplined and hungry for new experience. starved for something—(also: starved of something) being in great need of smth.: The relevant departments in the Universities are starved for new material.
Difference between How’s that and How’s that for high
how’s that— 1. is used as an expression of surprise or praise: I bought sandwiches with chicken … and I didn’t gain any weight so how’s that! 2. is used to ask whether smth. is acceptable or satisfactory: I’ll go up as high as fifteen dollars. How’s that? 3. is used when asking smb. to […]
Difference between How ever and However
how ever—is used as a more emphatic variant of “how”: Everything is fabulous—how ever are you going to choose? however— 1. in whatever manner or way: However you calculate the costs, we need your estimate by tomorrow afternoon. 2. to whatever degree: However hard he tries to balance his responsibilities, Piech is always going to […]
Difference between How comes it and How goes it
how comes it—(also: how come) how or why does it happen: How comes it that you are always late on Monday? how goes it—(also: how’s it going) is used to ask a person whether everything is going well: How goes it in your office since your new boss arrived?
Difference between How are you doing and How do you do
how are you doing—(also: how are you) 1. is used to ask a person whether everything is going well: I am not really good at showing people how I am really feeling, you know … the “how are you doing?” “Oh, I am doing okay” that stuff. 2. is used as an informal greeting when […]
Difference between Householder and Housekeeper
householder— 1. an owner or renter of a house: The inspection techniques used were explained to the householder so that he could carry out future inspections on his own. 2. the head of a family: A family consists of a householder and one or more other persons living in the same household who are related […]
Difference between House master and Master of the house
house master—a teacher in charge of one of the boardinghouses in a school: Where senior house masters exist … they should be able to exercise an effective supervision over the boys in their care. master of the house—male head of a household: During meals, when he was not serving or pouring, the Butler stood behind […]
Difference between House man and Man of the house
house man— 1. a person hired to perform general work about a house: She went through to tell the house-man to clear away the tea. 2. house detective employed by a department store, hotel, etc.: He … grinned at me sociably. “I’m the house man here. Spill it.” 3. a doctor who has a junior […]
Difference between Hound someone and Hound someone down
hound someone—(also: dog someone) 1. make smb. the victim of continual persecution: Club owners were afraid to hire a comedian who was hounded by police. 2. annoy or harass a person persistently: A year later, he is still hounding me to pay, and still refuses to cover the cost of repairs for the damages he […]