Difference between soapbox and ido
Definitions
noun
- a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
- a crate for packing soap
Examples
He was a big clumsy galoot in how he delivered his theory, but you don't have to look that far to see what set him upon his soapbox.
The news had no real news, just endless presidential openings or soapbox speeches.
New commuters who embrace the "lifestyle" are far often way to self-congratulating and hate on other forms of transportation, which turns off a lot of people to "people who ride bikes/cyclists" in general. (how many times have i heard someone get up on a soapbox about the evil of cars without having any idea about where the person they are lecturing is coming from?)
Definitions
noun
- an artificial language that is a revision and simplification of Esperanto
Examples
She has one annoying but lovable big brother that looks out for her, and a little sister that adores and idolizes her.
It also has superb golf courses, so if you're a bit of a golf widow, leave him to tussle in the bunker while you slink off to the spa - it's connected to the hotel by a subterranean tunnel.
Likewise, it was ixnay on the ommentcay when asked about reports that former show exec producer Nigel Lythgoe is returning triumphant to the show after having been pushed aside a couple of seasons back when that was their Really Bright Idea for jump-starting "Idol" and revving up ratings.
