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Which of the following best describes the meaning of the binominal 'Alive and kicking'?
Which of the following best describes the meaning of the binominal 'Alive and kicking'?
- Experiencing a sudden burst of energy.
- Active and well. (correct)
- In a state of recovery.
- Barely surviving.
If someone says a project is 'all or nothing', what does it imply about the potential outcomes?
If someone says a project is 'all or nothing', what does it imply about the potential outcomes?
- The project will either be a complete success or a complete failure. (correct)
- The project's outcome is uncertain but likely positive.
- The project will likely have mixed results.
- The project is guaranteed to succeed.
In what context would the binominal 'back and forth' most likely be used?
In what context would the binominal 'back and forth' most likely be used?
- Narrating a linear process.
- Describing a one-sided agreement.
- Illustrating an oscillating fan.
- Characterizing a debate with opposing views. (correct)
Which situation exemplifies the use of the binominal 'black and blue'?
Which situation exemplifies the use of the binominal 'black and blue'?
If someone is described as 'born and bred' in a particular town, what does this imply?
If someone is described as 'born and bred' in a particular town, what does this imply?
What does the expression 'bread and butter' usually represent?
What does the expression 'bread and butter' usually represent?
In which scenario is the binominal 'by and large' most appropriately used?
In which scenario is the binominal 'by and large' most appropriately used?
What activity is characterized by 'come and go'?
What activity is characterized by 'come and go'?
Under what circumstances would something be considered 'dead and buried'?
Under what circumstances would something be considered 'dead and buried'?
Which quality is emphasized by the phrase 'fair and square'?
Which quality is emphasized by the phrase 'fair and square'?
When prioritizing tasks, which would be considered 'first and foremost'?
When prioritizing tasks, which would be considered 'first and foremost'?
What actions does 'forgive and forget' suggest?
What actions does 'forgive and forget' suggest?
If a price is described as 'give or take' a certain amount, what does this indicate?
If a price is described as 'give or take' a certain amount, what does this indicate?
What characterizes situations described as 'hit and miss'?
What characterizes situations described as 'hit and miss'?
Which scenario best represents 'hustle and bustle'?
Which scenario best represents 'hustle and bustle'?
What type of movement is described by the term 'in and out'?
What type of movement is described by the term 'in and out'?
What is the primary lesson of 'live and learn'?
What is the primary lesson of 'live and learn'?
When is it suitable to use the phrase 'more or less'?
When is it suitable to use the phrase 'more or less'?
Which qualities are emphasized in the phrase 'neat and tidy'?
Which qualities are emphasized in the phrase 'neat and tidy'?
What does the expression 'now and then' imply about the frequency of an event?
What does the expression 'now and then' imply about the frequency of an event?
What kind of items usually fall under the category of 'odds and ends'?
What kind of items usually fall under the category of 'odds and ends'?
What characterizes activities that happen 'on and off'?
What characterizes activities that happen 'on and off'?
If something is described as 'part and parcel' of a situation, what does that mean?
If something is described as 'part and parcel' of a situation, what does that mean?
Which environment is likely to be described as 'peace and quiet'?
Which environment is likely to be described as 'peace and quiet'?
What does considering the 'pros and cons' of a decision involve?
What does considering the 'pros and cons' of a decision involve?
Flashcards
Alive and kicking
Alive and kicking
Active and well.
All or nothing
All or nothing
No middle ground; only complete success or failure.
Back and forth
Back and forth
Moving in one direction and then the other; a discussion or argument with opposing views.
Black and blue
Black and blue
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Born and bred
Born and bred
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Bread and butter
Bread and butter
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By and large
By and large
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Come and go
Come and go
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Dead and buried
Dead and buried
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Fair and square
Fair and square
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First and foremost
First and foremost
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Forgive and forget
Forgive and forget
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Give or take
Give or take
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Hit and miss
Hit and miss
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Hustle and bustle
Hustle and bustle
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In and out
In and out
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Live and learn
Live and learn
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More or less
More or less
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Neat and tidy
Neat and tidy
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Now and then
Now and then
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Odds and ends
Odds and ends
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On and off
On and off
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Part and parcel
Part and parcel
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Peace and quiet
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Pros and cons
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Study Notes
- Binominals are word combinations
- Alive and kicking means active and well
- All or nothing means no middle ground, only complete success or failure
- Back and forth means moving in one direction and then the other like a discussion or argument with opposing views
- Black and blue means badly bruised or injured
- Born and bred means raised and educated in a specific place
- Bread and butter is a person’s main source of income
- By and large means generally or for the most part
- Come and go means arrive and leave frequently
- Dead and buried means completely finished or forgotten
- Fair and square means honest and straightforward
- First and foremost means most importantly or above all
- Forgive and forget means stop being angry and not hold a grudge
- Give or take means approximately, more or less
- Hit and miss means sometimes successful, sometimes not
- Hustle and bustle means busy and noisy activity
- In and out means moving in and out quickly or repeatedly
- Live and learn means to learn from one’s experiences, often mistakes
- More or less means approximately or roughly
- Neat and tidy means very organized and clean
- Now and then means occasionally or from time to time
- Odds and ends are small, unimportant things
- On and off means occasionally or intermittently
- Part and parcel is an essential or integral part of something
- Peace and quiet means calm and tranquility
- Pros and cons means advantages and disadvantages
- Safe and sound means unharmed or in good condition
- Short and sweet means brief but pleasant or to the point
- Sick and tired means extremely annoyed or fed up
- Sink or swim/Make or break means succeed or fail by one’s own efforts
- Slowly but surely means gradually making progress
- Sooner or later means eventually, at some point
- Step by step means gradually in stages
- Thick and thin means good times and bad times
- This and that refers to various things or a little bit of everything
- Through and through means completely or thoroughly
- Up and down refers to success and failure
- Wear and tear refers to damage from regular use
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