big hand—(usually in the phrase “give someone a big hand”) a large round of enthusiastic applause: The audience gave Jason a big hand at the end of the performance. small hand—said of a style of writing belonging to a particular person: The three folders with notebooks contained sheets carefully written in small hand. See also: […]
Difference between Big game and Large game
big game— 1. the larger animals, such as lions, etc.: For big game, Bushveld is that part of the Transvaal which the hunter must seek. 2. an important sport event: Believe it or not, the best players on your team get nervous before a big game. 3. an adventurous undertaking involving great risk and gain: […]
Difference between Big drink and Long drink
big drink—(U.S. sl.) the Atlantic ocean (also: big pond): When you’re [flying] over the big drink you really get to feel how tiny we humans are. Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase big drink of water—(sl.) 1. a large body of water: Lake Michigan is a big drink of water; […]
Difference between Zeal and Zest
Zeal refers to a keen interest in pursuing something. They were filled with zeal to see their favorite band perform. Zest refers to keen enjoyment, quality, or flavor. His zest for life will be missed by all. Having many singers on stage adds zest to the play. The wine may contain a dash of pepper […]
Difference between Young and Youthful
Young means immature or not advanced in age. She is looking after his two young children, ages 2 and 4. Youthful means having attractive qualities of youth. Her youthful exuberance keeps everyone on their toes.
Difference between Yore, Your and You’re
Yore is an old word meaning time long past. The days of yore were filled with many courageous heroes. Your is the possessive form of you. The application form is on your desk. You’re is a contraction of you are. If you’re interested, they post new job listings every Sunday.
Difference between Yoke and Yolk
Yoke is a crosspiece holding two things together. The ox with the plow has a wooden yoke around its neck. Yolk is the yellow part of an egg. The yolk of the egg contains most of the protein.
Difference between Yay, Yea and Yeah
Yay or yea means yes in an oral vote, hurrah, or to this extent. All those in favor of the change, please say yea. Yay! We finally beat the competition. He caught a large catfish about yea big. Yeah means yes in casual speech or writing. Yeah, I’d love to join the school’s debating team.
Difference between Wreath and Wreathe
Wreath refers to flowers or other things intertwined into a circle. Pat and Russ chose a holiday wreath for the centerpiece. Wreathe means to proceed on a repeatedly curving course. The smoke continues to wreathe upward through the trees.
Difference between Wreak and Wreck
Wreak means to cause something, almost always trouble. Unexpected expenses wreak havoc on the department budget. Wreck means to destroy something. Unexpected expenses wrecked our organization’s budget.
Difference between Wrack and Rack
Wrack and rack both mean to strain or torment. Prefer rack. We are racking our brains to remember the name of that song.
Difference between Would have and Would of
Would have is the correct phrase. If you had read the book, you would have known the answer.