expressions
from time to time
Now and then
clearly defined opposing principles
Black and white
very close friends
Thick as thieves
honest, legitimate, and open
Above board
I think the instructions were _______. This project should be easy.
plain and simple
eventually
sooner or later
positives and negatives
Pros and cons
unfair or overcharge
Daylight robbery
issue instructions to other people in an authoritative way
Lay down the law
This recipe for cookies has been _______ by many, and it always turns out delicious.
tried and tested
fail or succeed
sink or swim
whatever weather
Rain or shine
be caught or found guilty
Caught red-handed
be or become a better person / improve habits
Mend his ways
She needs to go to the dentist ____ to fix her teeth.
sooner or later
bored or fed up
sick and tired
unharmed
Safe and sound
hide evidence
Cover their tracks
running away or hiding from police
On the run
He is so _______ of work, he wants to quit.
sick and tired
something that is proven to be effective
tried and tested
one chance
now or never
take measures against someone or something
Crack down on
ignore wrongdoing/ pretend not to notice
Turn a blind eye
I only have 5 dollars _____ in my bank account.
give or take