A dictionary of Confusable Phrases: More Than 10,000 Idioms and Collocations


Note:  The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase end for end



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A Dictionary of Confusable Phrases

Note: 
The expression does not correlate in meaning with the
phrase end for end— used of smth. turned upside down when
tumbling or reversed when spinning: Careering downstream …
they crashed into one driftpile and spun end for end three
times.
from end to end —from one extremity to the other; through-
out the length of smth.: They crossed a thoroughfare that
twinkled and glittered from end to end with moving sky-
signs.
end up in something • end up with something
end up in something —reach or arrive at a final (usually un-
favorable) condition, circumstance, or place: If we take her
too seriously, we will all end up in a mental home.
end up with something —finish with the presence of smth.
undesirable: If you put too much coffee you’ll know it! And
if you don’t, you may end up with coffee-flavored dishwater.
See also: end in something / end with something.
enemy of mankind • enemy of the people
enemy of mankind —(euph.) the devil: The ancient enemy
of mankind knows us very well. He knows that “lesser evils”
are far more productive for his cosmic agenda…
enemy of the people —a common indictment in communist
countries against a political opponent: Being a friend of an
enemy of the people automatically placed the person under
suspicion.
Note: 
The expression does not correlate in meaning with the
phrase public enemy— a person regarded as a great threat to a
community: A stake was driven into the ground before his door,
as a token that he was a public enemy.
engage in something • engage with something
engage in something —be actively involved with smth.: Those
who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being
governed by those who are dumber.
engage with something —
1
. make an effort to understand and
deal with smth.: All religions attempt to engage with the prob-
lem of the existence of suffering in this world. 2. (of part of a
machine) connect with another part of the machine: Make
sure the gear on the roller is engaged with the gear on the sup-
port.

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