determined in something—showing resolution in one’s manner or speech: He sounded most determined in his answer. determined on something—resolved to do smth.; firm in one’s decision to do smth.: He is quite determined on a trip to Egypt.
Difference between Desk-book and Table book
desk-book—a reference book suitable for use at a desk: This desk-book for business executives is highly recommended. table book— 1. (also: coffee-table book) a big sized richly illustrated book: She sat in her wingback chair flicking through one of the table books. 2. (dated) a small book for making notes or memoranda: He was observed […]
Difference between Descend on someone and Descend to someone
descend on someone— 1. arrive suddenly to stay with smb.: The whole family descends on us every Christmas. 2. attack a person suddenly: Thieves descended on the travelers while they slept. descend to someone—pass to a person after smb.’s death: The property descended to the man’s eldest son.
Difference between Depart out of this world and Go out of this world
depart out of this world—(euph.) die; pass away: But one thing, at times, assuages my grief, which is this: I am sure that he departed out of this world in peace. go out of this world— 1. (also: go from this world) = depart out of this world: This put people to their graves a […]
Difference between Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo, the—an African country, formerly known as Zaire, with the capital Kinshasa: Coltan has permitted the Rwandan army to sustain its presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Republic of Congo, the—the smaller and more westerly African country, with Brazaville as its capital: The Republic of Congo is one of […]
Difference between Demand for something and Demand on something
demand for something—need for smth. that people desire to purchase or have: The problem is that the demand for health care is unlimited. demand on something—request or claim for smth. by virtue of right or authority: There are so many demands on my time that I have very little leisure.
Difference between Deliver the goods and Get the goods
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 […]