Binomial Pairs
Binomial Pairs :
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back and forth : - moving first in one direction and then in the other
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down and out : - having no luck, no money and no opportunities
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loud and clear : - very clear and understandable
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neat and tidy : - clean and organized
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now and then : - sometimes, but not regularly (every now and then)
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out and about : - outside, active and doing things
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pride and joy : - a person or thing that gives you great joy or satisfaction
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pure and simple : - used to say there is nothing else to add (after a noun)
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rise and shine : - wake up and get out of bed (we say this to others)
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sink or swim : - left alone to succeed or fail by your own efforts
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take it or leave it : - accept it or reject it : there are no more choices
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toss and turn : - move around restlessly while trying to sleep
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wait and see : - wait to discover what will happen
- wear and tear : - damage done to something that is in use over time
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