give heart to someone—inspire smb. with confidence; encourage a person: Tom says he hopes his success will give heart to those who have lost their jobs. Cf.: take heart from someone—be encouraged or inspired by a person: During the time I spent in Nigeria I took heart from brand-new converts to the Church. give one’s […]
Difference between Give full weight to something and Give weight to something
give full weight to something—treat smb.’s testimony, evidence, etc. as valid or important: Dr. Fielden acknowledged he had no training in the field of chiropractic treatment, yet the court gave full weight to his opinions. give weight to something—support or add to the validity of the evidence, etc.: The fact that he had answered the […]
Difference between Give ear to something and Have an ear for something
give ear to something—listen sympathetically to a suggestion, etc.; heed smth.: They read up on long-distance cycling and gave ear to the advice of friends and relatives. have an ear for something—have the ability to learn music or languages quickly: He had an ear for languages, which he enjoyed, and by this time he spoke […]
Difference between Give credence to and Lend credibility to
give credence to something— 1. put trust in smth.; believe smth.: The jury gave credence to these claims and awarded Lawrence just compensation. 2. make smth. appear more convincing: This gave credence to the hypothesis that Israel had not shared with Washington all the information. lend credibility to something— = give credence to something 2: […]
Difference between “Give and take” and “Give or take”
give and take— 1. willingness to compromise (in the hope of obtaining a satisfactory agreement, etc.): With a bit of give and take you can both make sure your home doesn’t suffer. 2. a lively talk or debate, especially one filled with ridicule: Addison’s sensitive modesty disqualified him for the rough give and take of […]
Difference between Give an eye to someone and Give someone the eye
give an eye to someone—look after a person; give attention to smb.: Now go into the garden and give an eye to the children. give someone the eye— 1. (also: give someone the big eye) look at a person with an open display of romantic interest: He was standing over by the bar and kept […]
Difference between Give a promise and Give promise
give a promise—undertake to do or not to do smth.: He gave a promise that he would come again and bring assistance, and he kept it. give promise— 1. be a token of smth.; indicate smth. beforehand: A heavy mist gave promise of a hot day, and it turned out a “scorcher.” 2. show qualities […]
Difference between Give a pledge and Give the pledge
give a pledge— 1. make a solemn promise: During his inauguration speech he gave a pledge not to declare the island independent during his term of office. 2. promise to pay money or make a donation: A senior member of your staff, Charlie Phillips, acting on your behalf, gave a pledge of $10 000 to […]
Difference between Give a name to something and Give one’s name to something
give a name to something—assign a name to a thing: Go to a village and ask a peasant what his religion is. He will not be able to give a name to his religion. give one’s name to something—(also: lend one’s name to something) allow one’s name to be associated with smth.: He gave his […]
Difference between Give a name to someone and Put a name to someone
give a name to someone—name a newborn child: One should not give a name to a child that will be difficult to pronounce or to write. put a name to someone—remember the name of a person: I would find it difficult to put a name to everyone in this room.
Difference between Girl Guide and Girl Guider
Girl Guide—(UK) a girl between about 10 and 16 who is a member of the Girl Guides Association (an organization of girls corresponding to the Boy Scouts): She had on a starchy white blouse and blue skirt. Looked like a goddam girl guide. Girl Guider—(UK) an adult leader in the Girl Guide movement: An old […]
Difference between Girl-boy and Girlie-boy
girl-boy— 1. (derog.) a girlish boy whose behavior is more suitable for a girl than for a boy: Little boys are laughed at as effeminate, silly girl-boys if they want to make patchwork or play with a doll. 2. a girl considered boyish in behavior or manner: My first baby was a girl-boy, she was […]