Tuesday, November 3, 2015

English for Today - CONJOINED WORDS

Some words take up special meanings when they are joined by the conjunction 'and'. This lecture series will discuss 30 of such pairs.

1. Safe and sound- secure; protect one from danger.


2. Hale and hearty- strong and healthy.


3. Null and void- having no legal force.


4. By and large- generally speaking.


5. By and by- soon, later on.


6. Nook and cranny- everywhere, every part of a place.


7. Touch and go- to be unsure about the end of something.


8. High and mighty- superior in manner.


9. Black and blue- sustaining bruises or injuries.


10. High and dry- in a difficult situation without help.


To be continued.