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Unit 4 - 4E

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Unit 4 - 4E

11 Words

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binomial pair
Noun

a phrase made up of two words connected by a conjunction

The phrase "salt and pepper" is a binomial pair.

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2
dead and (buried|gone)
content.phrase

*** no longer living: dead

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3
dos and don'ts
content.phrase

rules that determine what one should or should not do in a particular situation

The employee should follow the dos and don'ts outlined in the company handbook.

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short and sweet
content.phrase

used to describe something that is brief and to the point, yet pleasant or enjoyable

The speaker's presentation was short and sweet, delivering the key points in a concise and engaging manner.

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through and through
through and through
content.phrase

in every single way

She's a New Yorker through and through, with her accent and love for the city.

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wear and tear
wear and tear
content.phrase

the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

In addition, road conditions were very poor, which led to greater wear and tear.

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high and dry
content.phrase

(of a person) placed in a difficult situation with little or no resources or help

The bottom line was that I was high and dry.

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live and learn
Interjection

used to imply that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process, and that one should not be discouraged by failure but instead use it as an opportunity for growth and improvement

I never realized how important it is to manage my time effectively until I missed an important deadline.Live and learn, I guess.

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[pick] and [choose]
content.phrase

‌to choose the most desirable alternative out of the ones available

The fashionista enjoyed shopping at the boutique because she could pick and choose from a variety of stylish outfits.

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rough and ready
content.phrase

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

The carpenter's rough and ready tools may not be the most advanced, but they get the job done.

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safe and sound
safe and sound
content.phrase

not damaged or injured in any way

After a long journey, Sarah arrived at her destination safe and sound, much to the relief of her family.

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