fight for something— 1. struggle to defend smth.: My Dad says we’ll all have to fight for our country when Der Tag comes. That’s German for the Day. 2. try in a determined way to get or achieve smth.: Having fought for the prize so long, Gordon is destined to find in it only disappointment. […]
Difference between Fifth wheel and Third wheel
fifth wheel—said of a person or thing that is superfluous or needless: Look guys, I don’t know what’s going on, but I feel like a fifth wheel here. I should go. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase fifth quarter— 1. the summer quarter of studies: In the fifth quarter the […]
Difference between Fiery words and Hot words
fiery words—said of an ardent, passionate address, speech, etc.: Bert really inspired the crowd into action with his fiery words at the rally. hot words—words spoken in anger; a heated argument: He accused Valenti of drinking on the job, and after some hot words he sent Valenti home.
Difference between Festival of Lanterns and Festival of Lights
Festival of Lanterns, the— 1. the concluding part of the newyear celebration according to the old Chinese calendar: The Festival of Lanterns takes place at the end of the Chinese New Year Celebration, on the fifteenth day of the first moon. 2. a great popular festival of Japan when the spirits of ancestors are supposed […]
Difference between Feel uneasy about something and Feel uneasy at something
feel uneasy about something—feel unsettled because one is not sure that smth. is correct or wise: Many managers feel uneasy about promoting women to higher jobs. feel uneasy at something—feel troubled or anxious at the thought or sight of smth.: I felt uneasy at the thought of their going home alone at that late hour.
Difference between Feel the pulse of something and Have a feel on the pulse of something
feel the pulse of something —(also: keep one’s finger on the pulse of something ) keep track of the current developments and trends in smth.: What consummate skill must be his who thus feels the pulse of fashion, recognizing in its beat the indications of this or that tendency… have a feel on the pulse […]
Difference between Feel strong and Feel strongly
feel strong— 1. be in good health: I had just celebrated my birthday and was feeling strong after a short vacation. 2. be in a strong position: Saddam makes war in only two sets of cases: when he feels weak and when he feels strong! feel strongly—be convinced; firmly believe: We all felt strongly that […]
Difference between Feel something on the pulse and Feel the pulse of something
feel something on the pulse—come to feel smth. deeply through one’s own experience: The appointment of Sir Robert as Deputy Speaker has made me feel “on the pulse” a frustrating anomaly of our parliamentary system. feel the pulse of something —(also: keep one’s finger on the pulse of something ) be aware of the current […]
Difference between Feel like doing something and Feel up to doing something
feel like doing something—be in the mood to do smth.: If you have any questions on this or if you feel like discussing it please feel free to comment. feel up to doing something—feel healthy enough or rested enough to do smth.: I met with a woman from a support group—I didn’t feel up to […]
Difference between Feel like a new man and Feel one’s old self again
feel like a new man—begin to feel much better physically or mentally: Luis felt like a new man when he finished reading her message. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase become another man—used of smb. whose character has noticeably changed: In a year’s time, he became another man, a good […]
Difference between Feel hot and Not feel so hot
feel hot—have the sensation of heat: My serge skirt feels heavy, my feet feel hot and sticky. not feel so hot—(coll.) not feel very well (also: not feel too hot): I’m not feeling so hot this morning. I stayed up too late last night.
Difference between Feel good and Feel well
feel good— 1. be in good physical shape: The Captain himself said, “I feel good,” but he did not look well. 2. be in good spirits: Participants felt good about the ability to talk to children away at college via instant messaging. 3. (U.S. sl.) be slightly and pleasantly drunk: After a few beers Charley […]