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 expression " more or less " is a binomial pair used for approximation .

dead and (buried|gone) [phrase]

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

Ex: After losing the election , his political career was considered dead and buried .

dos and don'ts [phrase]

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

Ex: Remember to review the dos and don'ts of online etiquette before engaging in social media interactions .

short and sweet [phrase]

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

Ex: The recipe 's instructions were short and sweet , providing clear steps to create a delicious dessert .

through and through [phrase]

in every single way

Ex: He 's a dedicated musician through and through , always composing or playing his instruments .

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 wear and tear of machinery and fixed capital in general must be replaced in money .

high and dry [phrase]

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

Ex: When her friends abandoned her during the hike , she was left high and dry in the wilderness .

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: You ’ll figure it out eventually ; after all , you live and learn .

to [pick] and [choose] [phrase]

‌to choose the most desirable alternative out of the ones available

Ex: As a book lover , she relished the opportunity to visit the library and pick and choose from a vast collection of novels .

rough and ready [phrase]

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

Ex: The team 's rough and ready approach to problem-solving often yields creative and efficient solutions .

safe and sound [phrase]

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After the storm passed , everyone in the neighborhood was relieved to be safe and sound .

Solutions - Advanced
Introduction - IA	Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1E
Unit 1 - 1F	Unit 1 - 1H	Unit 2 - 2A - Part 1	Unit 2 - 2A - Part 2
Unit 2 - 2C	Unit 2 - 2E	Unit 2 - 2F	Unit 2 - 2H
Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3B	Unit 3 - 3C	Unit 3 - 3E
Unit 3 - 3F	Unit 4 - 4A - Part 1	Unit 4 - 4A - Part 2	Unit 4 - 4C
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
Unit 7 - 7H	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8C	Unit 8 - 8E
Unit 8 - 8F	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9C	Unit 9 - 9D
Unit 9 - 9E	Unit 9 - 9F	Unit 9 - 9G