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binomial pair

[nom]

a phrase made up of two words connected by a conjunction

paire binomiale, binôme lexical

Ex: The phrase " up and down " is a binomial pair describing movement or direction .L'expression "de haut en bas" est une **paire binomiale** décrivant un mouvement ou une direction.

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dead and buried

[Phrase]

(of a thing) cannot happen or exist again in the future, due to being completely finished in the past

Ex: With the rise of digital music streaming, physical CDs are slowly becoming dead and buried as a popular format for music consumption.

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dos and don'ts

[Phrase]

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

faire et à éviter, set of rules

Ex: If you want to succeed in this role , you must follow dos and don'ts of professional conduct .

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short and sweet

[Phrase]

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

Ex: The note he left her short and sweet, expressing his affection in just a few heartfelt words .

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through and through

[Phrase]

in every single way

Ex: The detective was determined to solve the through and through, leaving no stone unturned .

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wear and tear

[Phrase]

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

Ex: The printer was still working fine , despite some wear and tear.

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high and dry

[Phrase]

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

Ex: His decision to invest all his savings in a risky venture left high and dry when it failed .

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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

Vivre et apprendre, On vit et on apprend

Ex: You might fail a few times , but it ’s okay ; you live and learn .Vous pourriez échouer quelques fois, mais ce n'est pas grave ; **vivre et apprendre**.

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to pick and choose

[Phrase]

‌to choose the most desirable alternative out of the ones available

choisir, trier

Ex: The curator had the privilege of examining a collection of rare artifacts and pick and choose which pieces to include in the museum exhibition .

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rough and ready

[Phrase]

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

Ex: The company 's marketing campaign was rough and ready effort , executed on a tight budget but still generating positive results .

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safe and sound

[Phrase]

not damaged or injured in any way

sain et sauf