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…
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