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Binomials: phrases made of two words

Learning English Vocabulary

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What Are You Sick and Tired of at the Moment, Finn?

We're talking about binomials. You can't say pains and aches. And you can't say aches and hurts. So Alice, do you suffer from aches and pains? Sometimes, Finn, when you're around. Anyway, poor Charlie said he was black and blue. He's talking about the bruises on his body he got from playing football. Black and blue must have been a tough game. Yes, no wonder Charlie said he's sick and tired of football. It means really fed up and bored with something. Remember, we can't say tired and sick either. We can't say sick and bored either. Well, I'm sick and weary of commuting to work

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