2025-03-18
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Binomials are expressions with two words joined by a conjunction, like rock and roll, more or less, and step by step.
The order of the words in the expression is fixed, so we can't say roll and rock, or less or more.
In this lesson, you'll learn 10 common binomial expressions in English,
and you can download a free PDF of today's lesson text when you click on the link in the video description.
Number one, pros and cons.
This refers to the advantages, pros, and disadvantages, cons of something.
For example, what are the pros and cons of moving from the countryside to the city?
Number two, sick and tired.
When you are extremely annoyed or frustrated with the person or situation,
when you are and you might get angry or lose your patience,
you could say, I'm sick and tired of working long hours for such little pay, I'm going to quit my job.
Number three, short and sweet.
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.