To and Fro UK
Meaning: Moving forward and backward (often used for physical motion).
"The boat rocked to and fro on the gentle waves."
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: Moving forward and backward (often used for physical motion).
"The boat rocked to and fro on the gentle waves."
Meaning: A person's main source of income; the basic essentials.
"Teaching is my bread and butter, but I also write books."
Meaning: Operating or functioning correctly (especially technology).
"The website should be up and running by tomorrow morning."
Meaning: Extremely close in a race or competition.
"The two candidates are neck and neck in the polls."
Meaning: Only; exclusively; above all.
"He is, first and last, a family man."
Meaning: Gradually; following a strict sequence.
"Follow the instructions step by step to build the shelf."
Meaning: Busy, noisy activity (usually in a city).
"I love the hustle and bustle of the local market."
Meaning: Regardless of the result.
"Win or lose, we are going to celebrate a great season."
Meaning: To select only the best or most desirable options.
"You can't pick and choose which rules to follow."
Meaning: Repeated every day over a long period (often boring).
"He performs the same tasks day in and day out."