Binominal Pairs

Words of similar meaning

 1. Done and dusted

Completely, thoroughly and satisfactorily

Eg I would like the project to be done and dusted by

tomorrow.
 2. High and mighty

an arrogant or self-important manner

Eg He could manage her for being high and mighty

 3. Pale and tragic

Someone looks nasty as hell

Eg I'm telling you that girl looked all pale and tragic.
 4. Aches and pains

minor pains and discomforts, typically in the

muscles.

Eg It seems to ease all the aches and pains of a hectic

and tiring day. 
 5. Down and out

(of a person) without money, a job, or a place to live

Eg a novel about being down and out in London

 6. Hustle and bustle

A large amount of activity and work, usually in a

noisy surrounding.

Eg He moved to his parents' farm to have a break from

the hustle and bustle of the big city.
 7. Neat and tidy

clean and organized

Eg The house is neat and tidy.

 8. Far and away

by a very large amount.

Eg He is far and away the most accomplished player.

 9. Part and parcel

An essential or fundamental part or aspect (of

something).

Eg Dealing with tantrums is part and parcel of raising

a toddler.
 10. Toss and turn

to move around restlessly while sleeping or trying to

sleep:

Eg I was tossing and turning all night.

Complete the sentences with suitable binominal pairs

1) Be sure to leave the room __________.

2) Everybody else seems to think the deal will be _________by l
unchtime, but I’m not so sure.
3) Do you fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow, or do
you __________ for hours before dropping off?
4) I don't know why William is so _________ He's no better tha
n the rest of us.
5) Every player has ________ in his back, neck and shoulders,
6) I try to help those _________ in our neighborhood.
7) I love the _________ of the marketplace.
8) Spring is _________ the best time to visit the islands.
9) Working irregular hours is all ________ of being a journalist.
1) Be sure to leave the room neat and tidy.
2) Everybody else seems to think the deal will be done and dusted b
y lunchtime, but I’m not so sure.
3) Do you fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow, or do
you toss and turn for hours before dropping off?
4) I don't know why William is so high-and-
mighty. He's no better than the rest of us.
5) Every player has aches and pains in his back, neck and shoulders,
6) I try to help those down-and-out in our neighborhood.
7) I love the hustle and bustle of the marketplace.
8) Spring is far and away the best time to visit the islands.
9) Working irregular hours is all part and parcel of being a
journalist.