career man—a man who works permanently in a profession which affords opportunity for advancement, especially a career diplomat: The foundation of any sound Foreign Service must consist of “career men” who have become expert. career woman—a woman who attaches great importance to her profession, especially one who prefers a career to marriage: There are legions […]
Difference between Care to do something and Take care to do something
care to do something—feel inclined to do smth.; think it worthwhile to do smth.: If you care to write a good-bye, address me in care of the ship. take care to do something—give serious attention to smth.: A farmer may be a good soldier if you take care to have him properly disciplined.
Difference between Care-taker and Caregiver
care-taker— 1. (also: care taker) a social worker or nurse, who provides direct care (as for children, elderly people, etc.): A child is most vulnerable to the thought and belief patterns of his care taker. 2. a person who supervises the care of a property such as a building: Our care-taker lives around the corner, […]
Difference between Care for someone and Take care of someone
care for someone— 1. like smb.; be fond of a person: I do not really care for Kerry. He was certainly the one I liked the least during the debates. 2. have regard for smb.: She seems like she only cares for people with money and people who are “known.” 3. be responsible for the […]
Difference between Care about something and Care for something
care about something— 1. feel anxiety or concern about smth.: I’m not sure that anyone in the audience really cares much about what happens to him. 2. take an interest in smth.: Jack didn’t care about anything but horses and dogs, and lived every day of his life. care for something— 1. wish for smth.: […]
Difference between Candy stripe and Candy striper
candy stripe—a print of fine red stripes on a white background (the pattern found on peppermint candy): The door was answered by a woman dressed in jeans and a candy-stripe shirt several sizes too big for her. candy striper—(U.S. sl.) a young woman who is a volunteer nurse’s aid in a hospital: Carol followed the […]
Difference between Can you say that again and You can say that again
can you say that again—is used to ask a person to repeat smth.: I’m sorry, I didn’t catch that, can you say that again? you can say that again—is used to express strong agreement with what smb. says: “Dad, you’re not the Messiah,” I say, imitating the voice my mom makes…. “You can say that […]
Difference between Called to the Bar and Called within the Bar
called to the Bar—(UK law) admitted as a barrister (a lawyer who has the right to speak as an advocate in higher law courts): She completed her studies at the College of Law in London and was called to the Bar in 2004. called within the Bar—(UK law) appointed a Queen’s/King’s Counsel (a barrister who […]
Difference between Call something down on someone and Call something down to someone
call something down on someone—invoke some sort of punishment from the heavens onto a person: The prophet called down a plague on the people. call something down to someone—shout smth. to a person who is on a lower level: The worker was alarmed and called a warning down to the people below.
Difference between Call someone to attention and Call someone’s attention
call someone to attention—make a person assume the formal military stance of attention: The sergeant called the platoon to attention. call someone’s attention—bring smth. to a person’s notice: He called our attention to the old and faded picture on the wall.
Difference between Call someone on the carpet and Roll out the red carpet for someone
call someone on the carpet—call a person before an authority for censure or reprimand: Less than two hours after sending the e-mail, she was called on the carpet and instructed to send a disclaimer. roll out the red carpet for someone—accord ceremonial courtesy to a person of rank: The whole town knows what kind of […]
Difference between Call someone down and Call someone up
call someone down—reprimand a person severely: He was called down again because of being late. call someone up— 1. telephone smb.: Maybe one day I’ll call you up and we can go see a movie. 2. summon a person for military service: If war breaks out, we shall be called up at once.