This is the explanation of the binomials that we studied in class last week. If you still have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.
checks and balances = sets of rules that help to prevent a person or group from exerting too much
power in an organization
here and there = in different places
hit and miss = not planned or done carefully and so not likely to be successful
hustle and bustle = a large amount of activity and noise
law and order = a situation characterized by respect for and obedience to the law and the authorities
long and hard = very carefully (usually used in the expression Think long and hard)
out and about = active, doing things you usually do, especially when you haven’t been able to for some
time
rise and fall = the best and worst moment of something (e.g. a culture, a political power, a
product)
rules and regulations = guidelines made by an authority to control the way things are done or how
people behave
safe and sound = still alive and healthy after a dangerous situation
straight and narrow = morally acceptable (usually in the expression The straight and narrow)
to and fro = alternating movements in opposite directions
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