Unit 15 - binomials

grin and bear

endure or tolerate something unpleasant

leaps and bounds

great progress

tried and true

reliable or proven over tim

short and snappy

brief but engaging

now and then

occasionally

right and wrong

morally correct or incorrect

at the risk of life and limb

risking everything

night and day

a significant difference

make or break

result in success or failure

wined and dined

entertain with food or drink

tried and tested

proven to work well

all or nothing

no middle ground

dead and buried

completely finished or forgotten

more or less

approximately

flesh and blood

a family member

salt and pepper

white and black hair

pick and choose

select carefully

here and there

scattered in different places

thick and thin

in good and bad times

sick and tired

completely fed up

to and fro

back and forth repeatedly

hit and miss

unpredictable or inconsistent

fast and loose

irresponsibly or recklessly

life and soul of the party

the most lively and entertaining person

all in all

considering everything

rock and roll lifestyle

a carefree or rebellious way of life

high and mighty

arrogant or self-important

make a song and dance about it

an unnecessary fuss or show

nice and easy

simple, calm, gentle

cut and dried

settled and not open to change

wait and see

be patient and observe what happens

hopes and dreams

aspirations for the future

fair and square

honestly and without cheating

hustle and bustle

busy and noisy activity

chopping and changing

constantly altering something

neat and tidy

organised and clean

sink or swim

succeed or fail without help

short and sweet

brief but pleasant

part and parcel

an essential aspect

bright and breezy

cheerful and lively

waxes and wanes

increases and decreases over time

bells and whistles

non-essential extras or features

alive and kicking

healthy and full of energy

peace and quiet

a calm and silent atmosphere

null and void

no longer valid or legally acceptable

home and dry

successfully completed or secure

bread and butter

a basic or main source of income

plain and simple

clearly and without doubt

spick and span

spotlessly clean and tidy

blood and thunder

intense drama or emotion

neck and neck

very close in competition

wear and tear

damage from regular use

approximately

approximately

trial and error

learning through repeated attempts