http://www.englishforums.com/English/GeneralEnglishVocabularyIdiom-Questions/Forum29.htmHelp with defining words and idioms, and new words and idioms that you've learntenXMOD (Build: 3616.28671)http://www.englishforums.com/English/IMeanIt/vnnkl/post.htm#401893Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:53:20 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:401893Rafs0http://www.englishforums.com/English/IMeanIt/vnnkl/post.htm#401893http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-401893.xmlHi Lcchang The first example really is expressing that you are serious or what you say should not be taken lightly. When I say you can not watch televison before bed, I mean it. I am sure when he said that he did not wnat to insult you, he did not mean it. (do not take it seriously) . And the second is more that you demand sth or wish some action to be taken. You have watched too much televison before bed, you can not sleep. I am putting my foot down (stop). I am sure when he said that he was insulting you, I would put you foot down. (take some action)http://www.englishforums.com/English/IMeanIt/vnnkl/post.htmThu, 26 Feb 2009 23:53:20 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:401891Lcchang1http://www.englishforums.com/English/IMeanIt/vnnkl/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-401891.xmlI mean it. I am putting my foot down. What is the difference between them? Please advise. LCChang