Exercise 5
Completely settled
Cut and dried
Complete the sentence: "After the storm, we were safe and ___."
Sound
What does "trial and error" mean?
A method of solving problems by trying various options until finding a solution.
Use "safe and sound" in a sentence.
We arrived at the hotel safe and sound after a long journey.
Define "binomial pair"
A binomial pair is a fixed expression in English that consists of two words joined by a conjunction, usually "and" or "or".
Before long
Sooner or later
Complete the sentence: "Let’s weigh the ___ and cons before deciding."
Pros
What does "rough and ready" mean?
Something that is functional but not polished or perfect; basic but effective.
Use "dead and buried" in a sentence
That argument is dead and buried; we don’t talk about it anymore.
No, they aren't. Some differences: idioms can involve any number of words or forms, their order of words may vary...
Born and bred
Complete the sentence: "They rant and ___ about politics all the time."
Rave
What does the binomial pair “touch and go” mean?
A situation that is risky or uncertain
Use "rant and rave" in a sentence
He loves to rant and rave about politics during dinner.
Sometimes, the order of words in a binomial pair can be reversed without changing the meaning. True or false?
False
In general
By and large
Complete the sentence: "That decision could make or ___ your career."
Break
What does wear and tear mean?
damage or deterioration that occurs naturally over time with regular use of something, such as furniture, equipment, or a vehicle.
Use "high and dry" in a sentence
After the car broke down in the middle of nowhere, we were left high and dry, with no cell signal and no way to get help.
Match the binomial pair to its meaning:
a) Rules or guidelines
b) Small, miscellaneous items
c) Completely finished or forgotten
d) Complain angrily
1 → c
2 → b
3 → d
4 → a
All circumstances
Thick and thin
Complete the sentence: "I’ve been dealing with odds and ___ all day."
ends
What does high and dry mean?
Being left in a difficult or helpless situation, often without support or assistance. It can also refer to being abandoned.
Use "wear and tear" in a sentence
The sofa has suffered some wear and tear over the years, but it’s still comfortable to sit on.
Which of these is NOT a binomial pair?
a) Black and white
b) Born and raised
c) Jump and fly
d) Safe and sound
c) Jump and fly (This is not a common or fixed expression.)