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Have you ever heard phrases like “pros and cons” or “safe and sound” and wondered what they really mean? 🤔 These common paired expressions (also called binomial pairs) are used by native speakers all the time—and today, I’ll teach you how to use 10 of them that are essential for fluency!
In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ The meanings of 10 useful binomial expressions
✅ Easy examples so you can understand them quickly
We'll cover these binomials:
🟢 Pros and cons – The good and bad sides of something
🟢 Sick and tired – Completely fed up with something
🟢 Short and sweet – Simple and to the point
🟢 Odds and ends – Small, unimportant things
🟢 Back and forth – Moving between two places or decisions
🟢 By and large – In general, mostly
🟢 Wear and tear – Damage from regular use
🟢 Safe and sound – Completely safe
🟢 Sooner or later – Eventually, at some point
🟢 Ups and downs – The good and bad moments in life
🎯 By the end of this episode, you'll be able to use these expressions confidently!
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