dog and pony show American English (a show or event that has lots of style but no real content) It was just another dog and pony show without finding out the needs of their customers. The administration organized a dog and pony show for its new policy. …
Read More »actions speak louder than words
actions speak louder than words (what you do means more than what you say you will do) You should show me you love me, because actions speak louder than words. Evan is very quiet, but he is the best player on our team. Actions speak louder than words. envocabulary.com
Read More »mistake
mistake (something incorrect that you do, think, or say): I think you have made a mistake in your calculation. error formal (a mistake): There were several errors in the report. inaccuracy formal (something that is not completely correct): The article contains several inaccuracies. blunder (a big mistake, especially because …
Read More »overdue vs. overdo
overdue (not paid, done or arrived at an expected or required time) I have to remind you that the rent is overdue. Her baby is 15 days overdue. overdo (do or use too much of something) Work hard but be careful not to overdo it. I think you overdid the …
Read More »nuts vs. nut
nuts informal (mad, insane, crazy) Turn that radio down. It’s driving me nuts. She looked at me as if I was nuts. nut (a dry fruit with a hard shell) She cracked the nut and ate it. (a metal ring that you screw a bolt through in order to …
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