copy boy—a newspaper employee who runs errands and carries copy to and from the various departments: Ronnie, a young, eager copy-boy, bustled in with a handful of news slips. copy man—a copywriter; a person who makes copies: Find A3 papers and copy the whole thing at the copy-service (don’t forget the bottle of whisky for […]
Difference between Copper Nose and Old Copper Nose
Copper Nose —(hist.) the name given to Oliver Cromwell, lord protector of England (1599–1658): Oliver Cromwell has a number of “nosey” nicknames—“Copper Nose,” “Ruby Nose” and “Nosey.” Note: The nickname is apparently related to the expression copper nose—a red nose caused by the disease “Acne rosacea” or by drunkenness: He was a short, brawny old […]
Difference between Cool it and Play it cool
cool it—(coll., imper.) stop being angry; calm down: “Cool it, will you Arthur!” demanded Ford. Arthur would not be deterred. play it cool—deliberately behave in a relaxed and unemotional way: John dived for cover, but the cameraman played it cool, pausing to switch on the camera… Note: The expression is not equivalent in meaning to […]
Difference between Cool card and Cooling card
cool card—(coll.) a person who is impudent in a calm way: That man is a cool card; he’ll borrow ￡5 from you and then ask you to stand him a drink. cooling card—(dated) smth. that cools one’s enthusiasm: It would prove a cooling card to many, whose zeal otherwise would transport them.
Difference between Cook one’s goose and Kill the goose that lays the golden eggs
cook one’s goose—ruin one’s future chances or reputation: Sarah cooked her goose when she caused the defeat of a safe Re publican seat in New York, one we held for more than 150 years. kill the goose that lays the golden eggs—destroy a source of one’s wealth: In their quest to squeeze out every last […]
Difference between Convert something into something and Convert something to something
convert something into something—transform smth. from one form or state into another, so as to perform a different function: The trunk is often converted into canoes. convert something to something—apply smth. to another use without changing the thing: During the Civil War, the ship was seized by Union forces, who converted it to a gunboat.
Difference between Content of a book and Contents of a book
content of a book—subject matter and the ideas of a book as opposed to its style: Do you approve of the content of this book? contents of a book—that which is contained in a book; everything that it says: He knew by heart the contents of the book.
Difference between Contemptuous of something and In contempt of something
contemptuous of something—showing contempt or scorn for smth.: There is plenty of evidence that the current government is completely contemptuous of public opinion. in contempt of something—showing disregard or disrespect for smth.: The way in which Mr. Abrahams made his donations were in contempt of the rules covering political donations.
Difference between Contact someone direct and Contact someone directly
contact someone direct—get in touch with a person without an intermediary: My guess is that they would have contacted him direct but his email address is not on his profile. contact someone directly—make contact with a person at once: If any problems were to arise before the date of this appointment you should contact the […]
Difference between Consult someone and Consult with someone
consult someone—go to a person for information, advice, or opinion: I should certainly have liked to consult our great modern art-critic before making so daring a statement. consult with someone—hold a consultation with a person; take counsel together: For the next few weeks, I consulted with a number of specialists and did extensive research on […]
Difference between Consist in something and Consist of something
consist in something—have smth. as its main part: The beauty of this picture consists in its balance of colors. consist of something—be made up of smth.; comprise smth.: The remainder of the island consists largely of swamps.
Difference between Consideration for something and Consideration of something
consideration for something—compassion or regard for smth.: Judge Block will have to decide whether Casso deserves special consideration for his years of cooperation [with the police]. consideration of something—giving thought to smth.; discussion or examination of smth.: Now I would like to add something to our previous consideration of the problem.