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🔹 1. Do away with (something)

Meaning: Get rid of; remove; stop using.
Example: The school decided to do away with uniforms.


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🔹 2. Do (someone) in

Meaning: ① Kill or harm someone (informal), or ② make someone very tired.
Example 1: The murderer did him in.
Example 2: That long hike did me in — I’m exhausted.


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🔹 3. Do up

Meaning: ① Fasten (clothes, buttons, etc.), ② decorate or repair.
Example 1: Please do up your coat, it’s cold outside.
Example 2: They’re doing up their old house.


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🔹 4. Do out of (something)

Meaning: Cheat someone so they lose something.
Example: He was done out of his inheritance by a greedy lawyer.


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🔹 5. Do without

Meaning: Manage despite not having something.
Example: I can do without sugar in my tea.


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🔹 6. Do over

Meaning: Redo something; start again and improve it.
Example: The teacher asked me to do the essay over.


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🔹 7. Do for

Meaning: (informal) ① Be suitable for, ② ruin or destroy someone/something (British).
Example 1: That box will do for your tools.
Example 2: The stress nearly did for her health.


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🔹 8. Do down

Meaning: Criticize someone unfairly to harm their reputation.
Example: He’s always doing me down in front of others.


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🔹 9. Do up (someone)

Meaning: Make someone look smart or attractive.
Example: She was done up beautifully for the wedding.


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🔹 10. Do out (a room/place)

Meaning: Clean or tidy thoroughly.
Example: We did out the kitchen at the weekend.
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Here’s a list of 30 common binomial expressions with their meanings and examples 👇

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🔹 1. Black and white

Meaning: Clear; easy to understand; no confusion.
Example: The rules are written in black and white.

🔹 2. Bread and butter

Meaning: Main source of income or basic needs.
Example: Teaching is my bread and butter.

🔹 3. Salt and pepper

Meaning: Two things that go well together; also used for gray hair.
Example: He has salt and pepper hair now.

🔹 4. Safe and sound

Meaning: Unharmed; in good condition.
Example: The children returned home safe and sound.

🔹 5. Pros and cons

Meaning: Advantages and disadvantages.
Example: Let’s discuss the pros and cons before deciding.

🔹 6. Law and order

Meaning: A peaceful and organized society.
Example: The police must maintain law and order.

🔹 7. Give and take

Meaning: Compromise; cooperation.
Example: Every relationship needs some give and take.

🔹 8. By and large

Meaning: In general; mostly.
Example: By and large, the project was successful.

🔹 9. Wait and see

Meaning: Be patient and find out later.
Example: We’ll have to wait and see what happens.

🔹 10. Sooner or later

Meaning: Eventually; at some time in the future.
Example: Sooner or later, you’ll understand.


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🔹 11. Right or wrong

Meaning: No matter what; regardless of correctness.
Example: I’ll support you right or wrong.

🔹 12. Sink or swim

Meaning: Succeed or fail completely.
Example: When I moved abroad, it was sink or swim.

🔹 13. Now or never

Meaning: Must be done immediately.
Example: It’s now or never — take the chance!

🔹 14. Win or lose

Meaning: Regardless of the result.
Example: Win or lose, we’ll stay friends.

🔹 15. Peace and quiet

Meaning: Calmness and silence.
Example: I need some peace and quiet after work.


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🔹 16. Bits and pieces

Meaning: Small things; various items.
Example: My drawer is full of bits and pieces.

🔹 17. Odds and ends

Meaning: Small, unimportant things.
Example: She keeps odds and ends in a box.

🔹 18. Short and sweet

Meaning: Brief but pleasant.
Example: His speech was short and sweet.

🔹 19. High and dry

Meaning: Left alone without help.
Example: He was left high and dry after losing his job.

🔹 20. Part and parcel

Meaning: An essential part.
Example: Stress is part and parcel of teaching.


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🔹 21. More or less

Meaning: Approximately; almost.
Example: The work is more or less finished.

🔹 22. Sick and tired

Meaning: Very annoyed or fed up.
Example: I’m sick and tired of his excuses.

🔹 23. Time and again

Meaning: Repeatedly; very often.
Example: I’ve told you time and again not to do that.

🔹 24. Step by step

Meaning: Gradually; in stages.
Example: We’ll solve this step by step.

🔹 25. Back and forth

Meaning: Moving in one direction and then the other.
Example: He’s been walking back and forth all day.


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🔹 26. Pros and cons

Meaning: Advantages and disadvantages.
Example: We need to consider all pros and cons.

🔹 27. Life and death

Meaning: Very serious; extremely important.
Example: It’s a life and death situation.

🔹 28. Fair and square

Meaning: Honest; without cheating.
Example: He won the game fair and square.

🔹 29. Thick and thin

Meaning: Good and bad times.
Example: She stood by me through thick and thin.

🔹 30. Trial and error

Meaning: Learning by making mistakes.
Example: We found the solution by trial and error.
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🧩 Binomial Expressions Quiz

1. After the trip, everyone arrived home __.
A) calm and quiet B) safe and sound C) healthy and happy D) tired and sleepy


2. Let’s think about the __ before making a decision.
A) ups and downs B) pros and cons C) black and white D) ends and means


3. I’m __ of listening to his complaints every day.
A) bored and lazy B) sick and tired C) done and over D) dull and weak


4. I prefer a little __ in my life, not just noise all the time.
A) rest and relax B) peace and quiet C) calm and cool D) easy and slow


5. He won the competition __ without cheating.
A) fairly and clearly B) neat and tidy C) fair and square D) clean and pure


6. Don’t worry, we’ll figure it out __.
A) step by step B) bit by bit C) slow and steady D) one by one


7. It’s __; you must act immediately!
A) now or later B) here or there C) now or never D) today or tomorrow


8. The manager left me __ after the company closed.
A) high and dry B) low and alone C) weak and sad D) far and away


9. She supported me through __.
A) good and bad B) thick and thin C) right and wrong D) big and small


10. Don’t worry, we’ll have to __ what happens next.
A) look and see B) try and watch C) wait and see D) stay and check




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11. The teacher explained everything very __.
A) short and sweet B) soft and nice C) clear and kind D) quick and fast


12. He walked __, thinking about the problem.
A) here and there B) up and down C) back and forth D) right and left


13. I can’t make it exactly, but it’s __ $50.
A) more or few B) more or less C) nearly or far D) higher or lower


14. That’s just __ — there’s no middle ground.
A) salt and sugar B) up and down C) black and white D) fair and dark


15. Learning English takes time; it’s mostly __.
A) try and try B) trial and error C) error and mistake D) work and study


16. You can’t expect everything to be perfect; life is full of __.
A) wins and losses B) ups and downs C) highs and lows D) pros and cons


17. Helping others is a __ matter.
A) happy and sad B) life and death C) hot and cold D) first and last


18. Teaching is his __ — his main income source.
A) rice and tea B) job and duty C) bread and butter D) work and pay


19. The house was full of __ — random little things.
A) bits and pieces B) parts and parcels C) odds and ends D) tools and toys


20. I’ve told you __ to be on time!
A) more and more B) now and then C) time and again D) soon and late




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21. Keeping discipline is __ of being a teacher.
A) side and part B) part and parcel C) job and duty D) half and half


22. By and large, the students performed __ in the exam.
A) terribly B) badly C) quite well D) rarely


23. I’ll support you __, even if you’re wrong.
A) right or wrong B) good or bad C) fair or foul D) true or false


24. You’ll understand it __ — just give it time.
A) now or never B) sooner or later C) later or later D) early or late


25. The kids love cartoons in __ colors.
A) red and blue B) black and white C) yellow and green D) gray and brown


26. We solved the issue through __ and cooperation.
A) help and support B) talk and think C) give and take D) share and care


27. After a long day, I just want some __.
A) peace and quiet B) rest and time C) calm and rest D) alone and free


28. They worked hard and succeeded through __.
A) trial and error B) luck and chance C) try and fail D) hope and wish


29. The police are trying to keep __ in the city.
A) rules and laws B) law and order C) power and peace D) justice and peace
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🔹 Quiz: Monosyllabic Informal Words, Clipping & Slang

1. Which of the following is a monosyllabic informal word meaning a small mistake?
A) Error
B) Flaw
C) Slip
D) Failure

2. The word “exam” is an example of:
A) Slang
B) Compound word
C) Clipping
D) Blending

3. The slang “cool” in “That’s cool!” means:
A) Cold
B) Boring
C) Awesome or good
D) Quiet

4. Which of the following is a monosyllabic slang word?
A) Bro
B) Buddy
C) Pal
D) Fellow

5. “Lab” from “laboratory” is an example of:
A) Clipping
B) Compound
C) Slang
D) Blending

6. Which of these words is a clipped form of “advertisement”?
A) Advise
B) Ad
C) Ads
D) Ado

7. “LOL” is:
A) Monosyllabic word
B) Slang abbreviation
C) Prefix
D) Root

8. Which of these means money in slang?
A) Buck
B) Coin
C) Note
D) Penny

9. The informal, clipped form of “refrigerator” is:
A) Ref
B) Fridge
C) Frid
D) Fride

10. “Gonna” in “I’m gonna go” means:
A) I’m gone
B) I’m going to
C) I’m good
D) I’m gone away
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1. The word “flu” from “influenza” is an example of:
A) Blending
B) Clipping
C) Slang
D) Coinage

2. “Fridge” keeps its spelling change instead of just cutting letters because:
A) It looks cooler
B) It keeps correct pronunciation
C) It became a slang word
D) It’s used only in America

3. The slang “chill” in “Let’s chill this weekend” means:
A) Cool down temperature
B) Relax or hang out
C) Go somewhere cold
D) Do nothing productive

4. Which one is a blending word?
A) Motel
B) Gym
C) Math
D) Flu

5. “Fab” (from “fabulous”) is:
A) Clipping
B) Slang
C) Both A and B
D) None

6. The slang “bucks” means:
A) Clothes
B) People
C) Money
D) Friends

7. “Sis” and “bro” are:
A) Clippings
B) Slang
C) Both
D) Neither

8. The word “brunch” is formed by combining:
A) Breakfast + dinner
B) Bread + lunch
C) Breakfast + lunch
D) Bread + crunch

9. The word “phone” from “telephone” is:
A) Slang
B) Borrowing
C) Clipping
D) Coinage

10. “Cool,” “lit,” and “fire” in modern slang all share a similar meaning of:
A) Temperature
B) Amazing or impressive
C) Angry or dangerous
D) Expensive
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1. In British English, “holiday” usually means…
A) A celebration like Christmas
B) A trip or vacation
C) A day off work for illness
D) A national political event


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2. Which of these is American English for “post”?
A) Mail
B) Letterbox
C) Delivery
D) Parcel


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3. In British English, people live in a “flat.” What’s the American equivalent?
A) Block
B) Apartment
C) Suite
D) Unit


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4. Which of the following words is British for a “truck”?
A) Lorry
B) Van
C) Wagon
D) Hauler


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5. The British word “boot” in a car refers to what in American English?
A) Hood
B) Trunk
C) Back seat
D) Tailgate


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6. Which of these would an American most likely call “French fries”?
A) Chips
B) Crisps
C) Fries
D) Sticks


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7. The British use the word “timetable.” Americans say…
A) Calendar
B) Schedule
C) Planner
D) Agenda


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8. In American English, “faucet” means…
A) A sink
B) A pipe
C) A tap
D) A handle


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9. Which of these means “secondary school” in British English?
A) High school
B) Grammar school
C) Prep school
D) Academy


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10. In British English, a “biscuit” is…
A) A soft bread roll
B) A cookie
C) A cracker
D) A sweet bun
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