Vocabulary: Binominal (sound pattern)

B. Binominal: sound pattern
B1. Tears are part and parcel of growing up. (part of/ belong to)
B2. The boss was ranting and raving at us. (shouting/ very angry)
B3. The old cottage has gone to rack and ruin. (ruined/ decayed)
B4. He’s so prim and proper at work. (rather formal and fussy)
B5. The hotel was a bit rough and ready. (poor standard)
B6. She has to wine and dine important clients. (entertain)

(Source: English Vocabulary in Use, Cambridge University Press)

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