deliver the goods—(coll.) succeed in doing what one is hoped or expected to do: He is the best manager that we have ever had. He knows how to deliver the goods. get the goods—(coll.) find out true and often bad information about smb.: I think that I have finally got the goods on him and […]
Difference between Deliver someone from something and Deliver someone of something
deliver someone from something—(formal) 1. save or rescue a person from smth.: They armed to deliver him from prison. Crowds had gathered … loud in their outcries for mercy. 2. free a person from some problem or responsibility: Chilperic was delivered from the necessity of inventing any new expedient. deliver someone of something — = […]
Difference between Definite answer and Definitive answer
definite answer—answer that is precise, clear and leaves no room to uncertainty: In all encounters with Leonardo there is never a definite answer to any of the aesthetic or psychological questions which he raises. definitive answer—answer that is final and may no longer be changed: There is no definitive answer to the question of how […]
Difference between Defer something and Defer to something
defer something—put smth. off until a later time: It was agreed to defer this application for two weeks in order to receive documentation from the agent. defer to something—acknowledge the merit of a person’s opinion or action: The Tribunal will normally defer to his judgment on such matters.
Difference between Defense industries and Defensive industries
defense industries—factories involved in manufacturing weaponry: In 1941 Roosevelt issued an executive order prohibiting racial discrimination in the employing of workers by national defense industries. defensive industries—industries which provide the consumer with his basic needs (such as food, utilities, etc.): In emerging markets, defensive industries have typically been populated with small to medium-sized companies.
Difference between Defend someone against something and Defend someone from something
defend someone against something—protect a person by repelling an attack against him: The way to defend Milton against all impugners is to take down the book and read it. defend someone from something—keep a person free from attack, danger, etc.: The U.S. intelligence services sponsored his rise to power, and defended him from any credible […]
Difference between Decide on something and Decide something
decide on something— 1. choose smth. from two or more possibilities: After exhaustive product research, I finally decided on licensed leather sports caps. 2. settle a question, etc.; make a judgment on smth.: The courts that decided on the case had been wrong in concluding that he was not the co-owner of the property. decide […]
Difference between Death-wish and Dying wish
death-wish—a conscious or unconscious wish for the death or downfall: Whatever handicaps he labors under as Minister, they do not include the death-wish; he is still determined to win the next election. dying wish—a person’s last wish expressed at the time of dying: We are delighted that Patrick’s remains are being brought home in accordance […]
Difference between Deal with someone and Make a deal with someone
deal with someone— 1. have to do with a person: Until the end of his term Britain has a statesman, and not a catch-vote politician, to deal with. 2. treat or behave towards a person in a manner specified: We ourselves shall one time or other be dealt with as we deal with others. make […]
Difference between Deal in something and Deal with something
deal in something—trade in a particular commodity: Before shops were common in every village, he dealt in needles, thread, and the like. deal with something— 1. be a customer of a business: I’ve dealt with this firm for twenty years. 2. manage smth.; attend to smth.: There are many difficulties to be dealt with when […]
Difference between Dead wire and Live wire
dead wire—(also: dead line) a cable through which no electricity passes: A young carpet layer was installing carpet when he grabbed what he thought was a dead wire. live wire— 1. (also: live line) a wire carrying electric current: If you were to touch the live wire a current would flow through your body to […]
Difference between Dead weight and Live weight
dead weight— 1. (also: dead load) the fixed weight of a structure (such as a bridge on its supports): This inefficient use of material contributes substantially to the dead weight of the structure itself. 2. a heavy or oppressive burden: The dead weight of this legacy has grown heavier from generation to generation. The classical […]