Solutions - Advanced - Unit 4 - 4E

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4E in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "rough and ready", "binomial", "pick and choose", etc.

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binomial pair

[noun]

a phrase made up of two words connected by a conjunction

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

dead and buried

[phrase]

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

Ex: The controversial proposal was dead and buried after it was overwhelmingly rejected by the board.

dos and don'ts

[phrase]

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

Ex: Before your first day, read the company's dos and don'ts.

short and sweet

[phrase]

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

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

through and through

[phrase]

in every single way

Ex: She is a professional through and through.

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

high and dry

[phrase]

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

Ex: When the funding disappeared, the small charity was left high and dry.

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

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

to pick and choose

[phrase]

‌to choose the most desirable alternative out of the ones available

Ex: You cannot pick and choose which rules to follow.

rough and ready

[phrase]

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

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

safe and sound

[phrase]

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After the storm, the children were found safe and sound.

Solutions - Advanced
Unit 4 - 4E	Unit 4 - 4F	Unit 4 - 4G	Unit 4 - 4H
Unit 5 - 5A - Part 1	Unit 5 - 5A - Part 2	Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 5 - 5F
Unit 5 - 5G	Unit 5 - 5H	Unit 6 - 6A	Unit 6 - 6B
Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 6 - 6E	Unit 6 - 6F	Unit 7 - 7A - Part 1
Unit 7 - 7A - Part 2	Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 7 - 7F	Unit 7 - 7G

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