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 " up and down " is a binomial pair describing movement or direction .

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.

dos and don'ts

[phrase]

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

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

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 was short and sweet, expressing his affection in just a few heartfelt words.

through and through

[phrase]

in every single way

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

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 minor wear and tear.

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 him high and dry when it failed.

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 might fail a few times , but it ’s okay ; you live and learn .

to pick and choose

[phrase]

‌to choose the most desirable alternative out of the ones available

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

rough and ready

[phrase]

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

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

safe and sound

[phrase]

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After a long journey, the children arrived at their grandparents' house safe and sound.

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