come out of someone’s ears —(sl.) have smth. in great or excess quantity: I’ve been looking for some time before buying and have read reviews till they come out of my ears. go in one ear and out the other—said of smth. that is heard but paid no attention to: His writing implied that the […]
Difference between Come out in something and Come out with something
come out in something—(of a skin disease) become covered in spots, pimples, etc.: At the hospital she started to come out in spots and they sent her home saying it was chicken pox. come out with something—say or propose smth., such as an idea, etc.: You have to rationalize the situation and come out with a […]
Difference between Come out in a rash and Come out in a rush
come out in a rash—(of a skin disease) become covered in spots, pimples, etc.: We both came out in a rash that we assumed was an allergic reaction to something. come out in a rush—(of words, etc.) be articulated in a sudden quick flow: Her thoughts came out in a rush, as if she hadn’t […]
Difference between Come out for something and Go out for something
come out for something— 1. go on strike in order to gain smth.: The Post Office workers have come out for more pay. 2. support smth.: The Government comes out for the decentralization of the decision-making process. go out for something— 1. make a concentrated effort to obtain or achieve smth.: Don’t trust that man. […]
Difference between Come out ahead and Go ahead
come out ahead—succeed or make a profit: The player can be in the hole by any amount of money and still come out ahead in the end. go ahead— 1. move in front: The advance party has gone ahead to see if the mountain is safe for the other climbers. 2. start or continue with […]
Difference between Come out against something and Come up against something
come out against something—oppose smth.; declare one’s opposition to smth.: Those who come out against unity are acting against the interests of the country. come up against something—(also: be up against something) encounter a serious obstacle or problem: They came up against a lot of opposition to their plans.
Difference between Come out and Go out
come out— 1. (of a tooth) fall out: My tooth has just come out. 2. (of a stain, etc.) be removed: Do you think that dirty mark will come out? 3. be freed (from a prison): It’s been a long year, but he comes out next Friday. 4. emerge; become visible: The sun came out […]
Difference between Come on top of something and Get on top of something
come on top of something—follow smth. (especially an unpleasant event): This embarrassment coming on top of a row with Nicholas, was more than she could stand. get on top of something—overcome difficulties, etc.; deal with smth. successfully: He really felt he was getting on top of the situation.
Difference between Come on the carpet ans Step off the carpet
come on the carpet—be under consideration or discussion: Hopefully tomorrow at the meeting that will probably come on the carpet. Note: The expression does not fully correlate in meaning with the phrase be on the carpet— 1. (Pilots) used of an aircraft at or near ground level: I was right on the carpet and over […]
Difference between Come on and Go on
come on— 1. continue to advance: The soldiers came on in the face of heavy fire. 2. follow a person later: The teacher went by train to his new job, and the family came on by bus. 3. (of electric light) be turned on: Just as I entered the house, all the lights came on. […]
Difference between Come off something and Go off something
come off something— 1. be no longer involved in smth.: “I want you to come off that fraud case,” said the inspector. 2. (of taxes, etc.) be exempt from: Under the agreement, the import tariff comes off certain kinds of goods. go off something—lose one’s liking for smth.: The children seem to have gone off […]
Difference between Come off one’s perch and Fall off one’s perch
come off one’s perch —(coll.) adopt a less arrogant manner (also: get off one’s perch): What you’ve first got to do is to come off your perch—and listen to what we want. fall off one’s perch —(coll., dated) die: By the time I fall off my perch, Britain may well be a republic.