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 […]
Difference between Dead sleep and Never-ending sleep
dead sleep—profound sleep simulating death: Well, I don’t remember getting home but in the middle of the night I woke up out of a dead sleep and was wide awake and sober. never-ending sleep—(euph.) death: Hamlet sees a never-ending sleep full of dreams as extremely pleasant, but these very dreams are the “undiscovered country” which […]
Dead ship vs Death ship
dead ship—(Nautical) a ship without power:
Difference between Dead season and Dead time
dead season— 1. (of holiday resorts, etc.) the time when there are very few guests: Since it was the dead season, the hotel beach wasn’t crowded at all. 2. a period without commercial, social, or intellectual activity: It was the dead season in London; every one of consequence was out of town. dead time—time during […]
Difference between Dead rope and Death rope
dead rope— 1. a rope that is fixed, and does not run in a pulley: There must always be at least two complete turns of dead rope on the pulley or drum. 2. a bell-rope working on a halfwheel, for chiming: The bells were not hung for “full circle” ringing until 1678; prior to this […]
Difference between Dead room and Death chamber
dead room—a room or studio made absolutely soundproof: With the advent of radio broadcasting and sound pictures very “dead” rooms have been built. death chamber— 1. (also: lethal chamber) a room specially equipped for executing people: It was with similar displeasure that I undertook a tour of Maryland’s death chamber. 2. (U.S. sl.) an unsafe […]
Difference between Dead right and Dead to rights
dead right—(coll.) absolutely right: You are dead right about the Web connection being the most critical part for a classroom teacher now. dead to rights —(in the phrase “catch someone dead to rights”) catch a person in the act of committing a crime: He was caught dead to rights with the goods on him.