Binomials Flashcards
The project has progressed in …….. and starts due to a constant change in funding.
Wits / bits / fits / sits
o In fits and starts – If something happens or is done in fits and starts, it does not happen continuously, but stops and then starts again many times. A trompicones.
o “I’ve only been writing my novel in fits and starts so it’s going quite slowly. Estoy escribiendo la novela a trompicones, así que avanzo bastante lento.”
The strike at the bank left customers high and …….. over the weekend, with many unable to make withdrawals.
Shy / fly / sly / dry
Leave somebody high and dry – dejar a alguien tirado, abandonado
The rank and …….. are totally against the new working practices and trade union leaders are to meet management to discuss the matter.
Group / line / rave / file
Rank and file – los miembros, the ordinary members of an organization as opposed to its leaders.
- Every …….. and cranny of their place is full of ornaments, photo frames and paintings.
Hook / nook / look / book
o Every nook and cranny – every part of a place, cada rincón
o Nook: rincón, recoveco
o Cranny: rendija
The contract will be …….. and void until signed and dated by both parties.
Null / nullified / nought / nill
Null and void – nulo e inválido, anulado.
The appliance has suffered a normal amount of …….. and tear over the years but is still in perfect working order.
Marks / harm / wear / scratches
o Wear and tear – the damage that happens to an object in ordinary use during a period. Deterioro/desgaste por el uso.
o “The insurance company will pay for accidental damage, but not wear and tear. La compañía de seguros paga los daños ocasionados por accidentes pero no el deterioro por uso.”
They …….. and saved all year and finally had enough to pay for a family holiday.
Shrunk / cramped / scrimped / stored
o Scrimp – escatimar gastos, hacer recortes, ajustarse el cinturón
o “After months of scrimping, Layla was able to buy a new computer. Después de escatimar gastos durante meses, Layla pudo comprarse un nuevo ordenador.”
Steve won the bet fair and …….. so I think you should give him the money.
Proper / square / honest / true
Fair and square – honestly and according to the rules. Con todas las de la ley, sin hacer trampas.
