Rhyming Binomials
Rhyming Binomials :
A binomial pair is an idiomatic expression with two words which are joined by a conjunction (usually and or or). The order of the words in binomial pair is usually fixed.
Here are some of the most common binomials of five categories.
1. Binomial pairs joined by and
2. Binomial pairs joined by or
3. Binomial pairs with alliteration
4. Rhyming binomial pairs
5. Binomial pairs joined by other words
Binomial Pairs Joined by AND :
neat and tidy
sick and tired
short and sweet
wine and dine
up and down
odds and ends
skin and bone
loud and clear
back and forth
by and large
far and wide
Binomial Pairs Joined by OR :
make or break
take it or leave it
sooner or later
more or less
Binomial Pairs with Alliteration :
The following binomials are based on alliteration…that means the two words begin with the same sound.
part and parcel
safe and sound
rules and regulations
live and learn
Rhyming Binomials :
hustle and bustle
wear and tear
willy-nilly
Binomial Pairs Joined by Other Words :
back to front
step by step
Rhyming Binomials :
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