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Two words, joined by 'and' - like in French when we say 'bien' something - bien calme, for example. Can you think of others?

Nice and warm
Give and take
Hustle and bustle
Far and wide
safe and well
safe and sound

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Binomials are expressions with two words joined by a conjunction:

rock and roll

more or less

step by step

The order of the words in the expression is fixed; for example, we can't say "roll and rock" or "less or more." In this lesson you'll learn 10 common binomial expressions in English with definitions and example sentences.

The advantages (pros) and disadvantages (cons) of something.

What are the pros and cons of moving from the countryside to the city?

When you are extremely annoyed or frustrated with a person or situation; when you are at the point where you will not tolerate the situation anymore and you might get angry or lose your patience.

I'm sick and tired of working long hours for such little pay - I'm going to quit my job.

When something is very quick and gets directly to the point; it is no longer than it needs to be. In other words, it doesn't waste time.

Her presentation was short and sweet - she gave a great overview of the topic in just 15 minutes.

Various small, unimportant, inexpensive items.

I need to clean out my desk - the drawers are full of odds and ends.

In addition to physical objects, this expression can also be used for miscellaneous tasks or pieces of information:

John's still at work, taking care of a few odds and ends before leaving for the day.

Moving first in one direction then in the other.

This bus runs back and forth from the airport to the train station.

The distance of this movement doesn't need to be large. For example, you can say:

The boys threw the baseball back and forth.

#6 - by and large

In general, usually.

There are a couple things I don't like about my neighborhood, but by and large it's a nice place to live.

The damage to something that happens gradually over time from regularly using it.

I'm selling my cell phone. Although it has a bit of wear and tear, it works perfectly.

Not in danger and not injured in any way.

We were worried when our dog went missing for a week. Luckily we found him safe and sound in the park.

#9 - sooner or later

Something will definitely happen, although we don't know exactly when.

We're all going to die sooner or later.

#10 - ups and downs

Alternating periods of things going well and things going badly.

There have been a lot of ups and downs during our 30 years of marriage.

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10 Common Binomial Expressions in English

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English Idioms Course Binomials are expressions with two words joined by a conjunction: rock and roll more or less step by step The order of the words in the expression is fixed; for example, we can't say "roll and rock" or "less or more."

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Short vocab exercise Market Leader Advanced 

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Market Leader Advanced Teach this for speaking and writng

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In Part 6 you will read four passages of text, such as an article, a letter, a form and an e-mail. In each reading passage there will be three blanks to fill in. You will read four possible choices for each blank. You should read the entire passage to make sure you choose the correct choice in context.

Example 1: Letter

Sid's Stationery
2 Smythe St, Toronto, Canada M1B 5T6
Tel: (416) 295-1725

December 1st, 20--

Kerry Michaels
1 Stevens Rd.
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1E 4H7

Dear Ms. Michaels:
Holiday Sale
Seasons Greetings. As a _______ customer, we wanted you to be among the first to know about our upcoming holiday sale. All craft paper, specialty printer paper, and decorative envelopes will be reduced by 50% for the month of December.

As per tradition at Sid's Stationery, we will be having a Christmas raffle. This year the grand prize is a 2-night stay for two at the Meridian Inn _______ Toronto Island. The winner will receive a free double occupancy stay in the penthouse suite as well as a free dinner on the moonlit patio.

Money from ticket sales will be _______ to The Family Foundation, a local organization that provides food and clothing to those who need it most this Christmas.

We look forward to seeing you this Christmas season.

Yours truly,

Explanation 1:
Choice C is an adjective that does not fit logically in context. This letter is from a stationery store, so anyone can purchase items there. Something that is "valid" is allowed or permitted.

The correct answer is B. An adjective is necessary. A "valued customer" is one who shops somewhere often.
Explanation 2:

Choice A is a preposition that indicates going from one end to another. (I went through a tunnel.)

Choice C is a preposition used when one is passing something to reach another thing. (I went over the bridge.)

Choice D is a preposition used with times or specific venues. (I went at ten o'clock. We met at the mall.)

The correct answer is B. The preposition "on" is used with geographic places such as "island" or mountain.
Explanation 3:

Choices A and C are incorrect because you can't "purchase" or "fund" money.

Choice D is incorrect because "collected" is followed by the word "from" not "to".

The correct answer is B. "Donated" is the correct passive verb form used to describe money or items given to a good cause.

Example 2: Internal Memo

Please be aware that there was a misprint in an advertisement for our store in this week's local free press. The ad states that on Saturday all men's formal footwear is on for 55% percent off rather _______ 15% off.

If customers come in and ask about this sale, please _______ and explain the printing error. Offer them an additional 5% off coupon to thank them for coming into our store. The coupon can be given out even if the customer decides not to purchase any shoes.

Please call a manager to the sales floor _______ you encounter any customers who have the ad with them and demand to receive the 55% discount. These cases will be handled on an individual basis.

Thank you.

B.K.

Explanation 4:
Choices A, C, and D do not follow "rather" when a comparison between two things is being made.

The correct answer is B. The phrase "rather than" is used in a comparison.
Explanation 5:

Choice B does not fit in context. The verb means to agree to something in order to resolve a disagreement.

Choice C does not fit in context. The verb means to organize according to a certain system.

Choice D does not fit in context. The verb means to look into something in detail

The correct answer is A. The verb "apologize" means to say sorry.
Explanation 6:

Choice A is an incorrect conjunction that is used in a result clause. (I called the manager because the customer was angry.) The sale hasn't happened yet.

Choice B requires two things to occur. (Call the manager whether or not the customer complains.)

Choice D is illogical in context, because a salesperson wouldn't call the manager to help before the customer complained.

The correct answer is C. The word "if" is required to complete the conditional clause.

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TOEIC Practice - Part 6: Text Completion

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In Part 6 you will read four passages of text, such as an article, a letter, a form and an e-mail. In each reading passage there will be three blanks to fill in. You will read four possible choices for each blank. You should read the entire passage to make sure you choose the correct choice in context.

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TOEIC® Reading part 5 : Incomplete sentences

In this TOEIC practice test there are 16 questions. For each question you will see an incomplete sentence. Four words or phrases, marked A-D are given beneath each sentence. You are to choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

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TOEIC® Reading Part 5: - Incomplete sentences

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Read texts with words or phrases missing. Decide which word or phrase completes the sentence - free practice from the TOEIC test

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We strike a balance between two things, we strike an agreement between two people: we come to / reach an agreement - or a settlement in case of commercial dispute: we make a commitment to do something, and then we honour / keep / abide by / that commitment, / agreement/ deal - or break it.