"I don't believe any two words in the English language are synonymous."
"Oh, I don't know. What's the matter with 'raise' and 'lift'?"
"There's a big difference. I 'raise' chickens and have a neighbor who has been known to 'lift' them."
TABLE MANNERS
See Dining.
TACT
It was at the private theatricals, and the young man wished to compliment his hostess, saying:
"Madam, you played your part splendidly. It fits you to perfection."
"I'm afraid not. A young and pretty woman is needed for that part," said the smiling hostess.
"But, madam, you have positively proved the contrary."