cross a check—draw lines across a check so that it can only be paid into a bank account: I didn’t cross the check as I understand that nowadays a check can only be cashed by the person who is written on the check. cross-check—test if a calculation, process, etc. is accurate by doing it a […]
Difference between Credit someone for something and Credit someone with something
credit someone for something— 1. appreciate a person for some good quality: Even if you don’t agree with the member’s opinion, you must credit him for his loyalty. 2. pay tribute to a person responsible for an achievement: Thompson credited him [Sullivan] for developing an essentially new theory in psychiatry. credit someone with something— 1. […]
Difference between Crazy as a loon and Crazy like a fox
crazy as a loon—(coll.) very silly; insane: If you think you can get away with that, you’re as crazy as a loon. crazy like a fox—(coll.) very sly, cunning, or shrewd: Don’t let him fool you. He’s crazy like a fox.
Difference between Crash into something and Crush into something
crash into something—hit smth. with force, usually accidentally: Emergency services examine the scene where a car crashed into a power pole, killing the driver. crush into something— 1. press into smth. so that there is breaking or injury: Many passengers were injured in the crash which left the front three carriages crushed into the rear […]
Difference between Crash barrier and Crush barrier
crash barrier—a barrier erected along the side of a road or between the two halves of a motorway to prevent accidents: The lorry hit the crash barrier and overturned. crush barrier—a (temporary) barrier for restraining a crowd: It was the day of the Ibrox Park disaster when 66 fans died leaving the ground when a […]
Difference between Crash about and Crash about someone’s ears
crash about—move about in a clumsy, noisy manner: Now, I don’t want any of you children crashing about upstairs while your father’s asleep. crash about someone’s ears —(of one’s dreams, ambitions, etc.) fail suddenly; collapse disastrously: All our plans crashed about our ears when the government changed the tax laws.
Difference between Crack-brain and Crackhead
crack-brain—(coll.) a stupid person; a fool: Sometimes you are quite a crackbrain yourself. crackhead—(sl.) a user of “crack”—crystalline, smokable cocaine: They brought an eight-year-old crackhead in for treatment.
Difference between Crack a bottle and Hit the bottle
crack a bottle—(coll.) have a drink, especially to celebrate a special occasion: That’s wonderful news! I can’t think of any better reason for cracking a bottle. hit the bottle—(coll.) drink too much habitually or over a period of time: She seemed all right for a while but I’m afraid she’s hitting the bottle again.
Difference between Cow man and Cowboy
cow man—a man who raises or tends cattle: In Florida he was a “cow hunter” (later also called a “cow puncher”), and the stockowner or dealer was a “cow man” or “cattleman.” cowboy— 1. a man hired to round up and tend cattle, especially in the western United States: Cowboys traditionally work on horseback, but […]
Difference between Cow in milk and Milch cow
cow in milk—a cow yielding milk: Their goal now is to decrease the number of cows in milk and maintain production and profit where it is. milch cow— 1. = cow in milk: The farm needs the replacement of milch cows as the original stocks have become less productive. 2. a person who is easily […]
Difference between Cover the ground and Cover the territory
cover the ground— 1. (also: cover ground) deal with an assignment, etc. (especially efficiently or rapidly): His supporters just couldn’t cover the ground fast enough to capitalize on the sudden shift in public sentiment. 2. (of a book, etc.) treat a subject: The author’s statements, as to testing the cement before it was accepted, are […]
Difference between Cover note and Covering note
cover note—(UK) a temporary certificate of insurance (between the acceptance and issue of a policy): The insurance expired four days ago, and since I was away there isn’t even a cover note. covering note—(also: covering letter) a letter sent with an enclosure to provide additional information: This fact should be made clear in the covering […]