cost someone a fortune—cost a person a large sum of money: See, Janet, this huge yellow rose wreath here from Mrs. Pettigrew. It must have cost her a fortune. cost someone dear—seriously affect smb.’s health, prestige, etc. (with the implication that the person is himself responsible): Politically, this absent-mindedness was to cost him dear.
Difference between Cost of life and Cost of living
cost of life—the loss of human lives in wars, accidents, etc.: The war eventually ended in victory but not before a great cost of life was exacted from both peoples. cost of living—the general expenses of rent, food, clothes, etc: The jobless are often young, employment is insecure, and the cost of living has risen […]
Difference between Correct copy and Fair copy
correct copy —(also: true copy) a proofread copy: I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. fair copy—the final form of a letter or document: After having re-read it and made certain alterations and erasures, she wrote out a fair copy.
Difference between Corpse-man and Corpsman
corpse-man—a dead man; a zombie: Davy Jones … is really mesmerizing evil with his infamous ship, the Flying Dutchman, and his soulless crew of corpse men. corpsman—(U.S. Army) an enlisted person with training in giving first aid: The cry “corpsman up!” rings across a battlefield, sending a crouching figure with a medical bag dashing
Difference between Corncracker State and Cracker State
Corncracker State, the—(U.S.) a nickname of the state of Kentucky: The father was a farmer who came into the Corncracker state from Pennsylvania, where he was born. Cracker State, the—(U.S.) a nickname of the state of Georgia: The two hundred slaves of the family followed Colmesnil, who spent the remainder of his life in the […]
Difference between Cork something down and Cork something up
cork something down— 1. fasten smth. tightly with a cork: That medicine ought to be corked down closely after use. 2. (of feelings, reactions, etc.) suppress: He fought his anger at them, corked it down deep within him, and maintained a calm expression. cork something up— 1. = cork something down 1: It’s dangerous to […]
Difference between Copy boy and Copy man
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.