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House Vocabulary

Vocabulary Binomials

A binomial pair is an expression containing two words that is joined by a conjunction (usually “and” or “or”) and they usually go together. Here are some binomial pairs for “homes and housing”. Try to find out their meanings.

Neat and tidy
Sick and tired
Do's and don'ts
Peace and quiet

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Vocabulary practice

Read the sentences below and fill in the missing words so that they contain binominals.

  1. After a long day, I like and so I read a book on the sofa.
  2. I cleaned the house this morning, I love it when it’s and
  3. I have a new roommate, we need to go over our and list.
  4. I’m and of all the household chores I need to do every day, I can never relax.

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Vocabulary Idioms

English idioms are an important part of everyday English. They may seem like a lot of work, but learning idioms is fun, especially when you compare English idioms to the idioms in your own language.

Learning to use common idioms and expressions will make your English sound more native! Have a look at the idioms below.

Can you guess the idioms?

Click on the image and you will be able to see the idiom.

And now try to identify what they refer to. Here are some examples:

  1. When they came to visit me they eat me out of house and home!
  2. Unless we find another apartment to rent, we won't have a roof over our heads next month.
  3. I absolutely loved my holiday in Mexico! Still, there's no place like home though.
  4. Make yourself at home! Can I get you a cup of tea?
  5. Every family has a skeleton in their closet or cupboard.