Safe and Sound
Meaning: Completely unharmed after a dangerous situation.
"The hikers returned safe and sound after the storm."
Words that stick together like glue.
In English, some words are best friends. They always appear in the same order. Swap them, and you’ll sound like a robot!
Meaning: Completely unharmed after a dangerous situation.
"The hikers returned safe and sound after the storm."
Meaning: The advantages and disadvantages of something.
"We need to weigh the pros and cons before buying this car."
Meaning: Solving a problem by trying different methods until one works.
"I learned how to cook by trial and error."
Meaning: A state of calm without any noise or stress.
"I’m going to the mountains for some peace and quiet."
Meaning: Compromise; where both sides make concessions.
"Every good relationship requires a bit of give and take."
Meaning: Quick and relevant; not wasting any time.
"The meeting was short and sweet, so we finished early."
Meaning: The last chance to do something.
"The doors are closing! It's now or never."
Meaning: My final offer; you can accept it or refuse it.
"That's the best price I can give you. Take it or leave it."
Meaning: Moving in one direction and then the opposite repeatedly.
"They spent the whole afternoon arguing back and forth."
Meaning: Thoroughly exhausted or annoyed by something.
"I'm sick and tired of this rainy weather!"