door holder—a device for holding a door open: Babyproof your home by using door stops and door holders to make it safer for your baby. door keeper—a man who stands at the door of an establishment and admits only those qualified to enter: We inquired of the door-keeper, whereupon a woman came out to see […]
Difference between Don’t you forget it and Forget it
don’t you forget it—an admonitory phrase used after a statement to emphasize the idea: If it wasn’t for them, we wouldn’t have all this, and don’t you forget it. forget it—(imper.) 1. take no more notice of it; don’t mention it: “What do I owe you for lunch?” “Forget it.” 2. don’t even think about […]
Difference between Don’t tell me and Say no more
don’t tell me —(also: never tell me) is used to express incredulity, disappointment, or dismay: “Don’t tell me we’ve got to go through that again,” said one executive member in an audible groan. say no more—you need not add anything (said when in the course of a conversation one party communicates his total understanding of […]
Difference between Don’t sweat it and Don’t sweat the small stuff
don’t sweat it—(U.S. sl.) don’t worry: Don’t sweat it! We’ve got plenty of time to get there before the show starts. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase no sweat—(sl.) used to say that one can do smth. with no difficulty or problem: “Do you think you’ll be able to manage […]
Difference between Don’t mention it and Don’t talk to me about it
don’t mention it—is used to indicate that thanks or apology are unnecessary: I wanted to apologize for not having known him in the garden. “Don’t mention it,” he enjoined me eagerly. Note: a) The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase don’t mention the war—(UK) don’t speak about things that could cause an argument […]
Difference between Don’t knock yourself out and Knock yourself out
don’t knock yourself out—(coll.) 1. don’t overexert yourself in an effort to accomplish smth.: Don’t knock yourself out trying to track down your child’s allergies unless they truly are persistent. 2. (ironic) don’t overexert yourself in doing smth. that does not require much effort: “Well, don’t knock yourself out to say something, Sarah,” he said. […]
Difference between Don’t give up the day job and Give something up as a bad job
don’t give up the day job—is used to humorously tell a person that he could not do smth. professionally: Your English is fine for getting by in a conversation, but as for writing English (far less translating): don’t give up the day job. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase don’t […]
Difference between Don’t even think of it and Don’t give it a thought
don’t even think of it—don’t even let such an idea occur to you; don’t even consider such a possibility: With high summer temperatures, you’ll need to be drinking water constantly. Drugs: Don’t even think of it. don’t give it a thought—(also: don’t give it a second thought) 1. let that not worry you: I was […]
Difference between Don’t ask and Don’t ask me
don’t ask—is used to say that the answer is so depressing one wouldn’t even want to hear it: How did we do in the bridge tournament? Don’t ask! don’t ask me—is used to tell a person that one does not know the answer: She has decided to dye her hair bright green, don’t ask me […]
Difference between Done like a dog’s dinner and Done up like a dog’s dinner
done like a dog’s dinner —(sl.) completely and utterly defeated (also: done like a dinner): Whatever possessed her to play tennis against Sue? She was done like a dog’s dinner. done up like a dog’s dinner —(sl.) dressed in an ostentatiously flashy manner (also: dressed up like a dog’s dinner): Ask her where she’s been […]
Difference between Dominica and Dominican Republic
Dominica—a country on the island of Dominica of the eastern Caribbean between Guadeloupe and Martinique: Dominica has a two-party system, which means that there are two dominant political parties. Dominican Republic—a country of the West Indies on the eastern part of the island of Hispaniola: She worked for ten years in the Dominican Republic in […]
Difference between Domestic animals and Domesticated animals
domestic animals—animals kept by or living with man on a farm, etc.: The origin of most of our domestic animals will probably for ever remain vague. domesticated animals—wild animals tamed to live with humans: On this website you will learn how to take care of pets and domesticated animals.