guilty about something—feeling unhappy and ashamed because one has done smth. wrong: Arthur felt guilty about using spray-on polish instead of the old-fashioned wax kind. guilty of something—being responsible for an offence or crime: An amnesty was granted, with few exceptions, to all who, during the late troubles, had been guilty of political offences.
Difference between Guard ship and Guardship
guard ship—a warship stationed at some harbor to act as a guard: In a short time he returned with the commander of the guard-ship, who was also captain of the port. guardship—(also: guardianship) attention implying responsibility of a guardian or keeper: . After having left the two prisoners, who were “under his guardship” downtown, he […]
Difference between Grow away from something and Grow out of something
grow away from something—gradually cease to have a close relationship with smth.: Taufiq admits that he has grown away from his home country and his mother tongue. grow out of something— 1. develop or result from smth.: Her interest in business grew out of business courses she took as an undergraduate. 2. (of children) gradually […]
Difference between Groundsman and Landsman
groundsman—(also: groundskeeper) a man who maintains a playing field or the grounds of a property: The recent drought has meant a lot of extra work for our groundsman but he’s coped admirably and the park is looking well. landsman—(also: landman) 1. a person who lives and works on land (as opposed to seaman): He viewed […]
Difference between Grind one’s teeth and Grit one’s teeth
grind one’s teeth—have feelings of great anger or annoyance though not fully manifesting what one feels: If there is one thing calculated to make British artists grind their teeth, it is to be faced with generalizations about national characteristics. grit one’s teeth—endure pain, discomfort, etc. without complaint; accept a difficult situation and deal with it […]
Difference between Green Mountain State and Mountain State
Green Mountain State, the—(U.S.) a nickname of the state of Vermont: Vermont Voices is designed to be a reference book for anyone interested in the history of the Green Mountain State. Mountain State, the—(U.S.) a nickname of the state of West Virginia: The center of the Mountain State is one of West Virginia’s most abundant […]
Difference between Green monkey disease and Green sickness
green monkey disease —(also: green monkey fever) a virus disease, originally identified among technicians working with green monkeys: Green monkey fever has baffled microbiologists throughout the world. green sickness—chlorosis (a form of anemia affecting young women): This condition, known as chlorosis or green sickness, is readily controlled by the use of iron.
Difference between Green man and Greensman
green man— 1. a symbol of a walking figure illuminated green on some pedestrian crossings: When the green man shows and the traffic has stopped, you can cross. 2. (dated) an inexperienced man or sailor: I am afraid we would have killed a green man, traveling and working as we did. 3. commissionaires working outside […]
Difference between Green house and Green room
green house— 1. building with sides and roof of glass, used for growing plants that need protection from the weather: Our selection of green house plants includes all shapes, sizes, and appearances. 2. (Automobiles) the upper, windowed portion of a vehicle: The beltline divides the greenhouse, or glassedin upper body, from the portion that extends […]
Difference between Green goods and Green stuff
green goods— 1. fresh vegetables and fruit: Mass merchandisers have realized that they can make serious money selling green goods. 2. (sl.) counterfeit money: The janitor states that in his opinion, Stillman, Myth and Co. were in the “greengoods” business. green stuff— 1. various leafy plants (like lettuce) used as food: After a luncheon, during […]
Difference between Green-fly and Greenbottle fly
green-fly—any of numerous insects (superfamily Aphidoidea) that suck the juices of plants thereby causing withering: If green-fly makes its appearance, fumigation with tobacco smoke is the only remedy. greenbottle fly—any of several brilliant green-bodied flies of the family Calliphoridae: The larva of a greenbottle fly of the genus Lucilia is used as a live bait […]
Difference between Great world and Greater world
great world, the— 1. aristocratic society: Thackeray says he is getting tired of being witty, and of the great world. 2. the outside world not limited to one’s inner circle: The novelist proper studies to represent his little world as the great world is; whereas the romance-writer builds an ideal world. 3. the universe as […]