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Binomials Part 1
Binomial pairs Part 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| short and sweet | brief but pleasant |
| hustle and bustle | busy, active and noisy h____e and b____e of your daily life |
| the nitty gritty | (noun) the most basic, important parts or practical details. |
| give or take | approximately |
| now or never | do it immediately, the chance might not come again |
| loud and clear | very clear and easy to understand I hear you l__d and c___r |
| take it or leave it | accept or refuse the offer completely It's a non-negotiable offer |
| first and foremost | most importantly |
| rise and shine | It's time to wake up |
| flesh and blood | someone who is part of your family He is my f___h and b___d |
| sink or swim | fail or succeed |
| sick and tired | to be fed up of something or someone Every time we meet you at least 20 minutes late. I'm s__k and t__d of it. |
| mumbo jumbo | nonsense Astrology is just a load of m___o j___o. |
| culture vulture | a person who is very interested in museums and the arts She's such a c____e v_____e. |
| wine and dine | to entertain someone by treating them to food and drink Our hosts were very kind. They wined and dined us throughout our stay. |
| live and learn | To discover something surprising that adds to your experience of life Learn from experience and from your mistakes. |
| from rags to riches | To go from being very poor to being very wealthy. |
| tried and tested | used many times before and proved to be successful |
| time after time | repeatedly |
| let bygones be bygones | Let's forget what happened in the past. |
| all in all | when everything is considered A_l _n __l, this is the best smartphone on the market |